Break through

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verb

To find a solution or to get through a difficult situation.

After trying many options, scientists finally broke through and discovered a cure for the disease.
Visual representation of "break through" - to find a solution or to get through a difficult situation

Often appears as...

  • break through the barrier
  • break through the deadlock
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Solving Problems

Used when someone has solved a difficult problem after much effort.

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After months of research, we finally broke through the coding issue.
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End of Struggle

Implies the end of a period of struggle with a successful outcome.

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Their team broke through after years of setbacks in the project.
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Emotional Relief

Often conveys a sense of relief or excitement after achieving success.

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She finally broke through her writer's block with a brilliant idea.
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