English Expression · Intermediate
work through
To get past a difficult or stressful situation by thinking or talking about it
Pronunciation: say work through
Meaning
To deal with or resolve a difficult situation or problem.
Example
We need to work through our differences before we can move forward.
We need to work through our differences before we can move forward.
Practice tips
- Practice work through out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.