through it all

/θruː ɪt ɔːl/
phraseIntermediate
informal

Despite all difficulties or hardships

The team worked through it all to finish the project on time.

They persevered through all obstacles to complete the project.

He remained optimistic through it all.

He stayed positive despite all the setbacks.

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Often used to express perseverance or endurance in difficult situations.

Collocations

stay through it allremain loyal or supportive despite difficultiesget through it allsurvive or endure a challenging period

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Related Phrases

through thick and thinphrase
through all difficulties and hardships
come throughphrasal verb
to succeed or survive despite challenges

💡Pro Tip

Emphasizing perseverance

Use 'through it all' to highlight someone's endurance or loyalty in a challenging situation.

Gold Rule

Context matters

This phrase is best used when referring to a specific, known situation or experience.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the preposition 'through' (indicating movement or passage) with the demonstrative pronoun 'it' (referring to a situation or experience) and the adverb 'all' (emphasizing completeness).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written English to convey perseverance and resilience. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts.

Word Breakdown

through
indicating movement or passage
preposition
+
it
a specific situation or experience
pronoun
+
all
emphasizing completeness or totality
adverb
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