Plough through

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phrasal verb

To proceed or move forward slowly or with difficulty.

Anita had to plough through deep snow to get to the cabin.
Visual representation of "plough through" - To proceed or move forward slowly or with difficulty

Often appears as...

  • plough through snow
  • plough through work
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Challenge Implied

The phrase suggests a challenging or tedious effort, often through difficult circumstances or obstacles.

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He had to plough through the dense legal text to find the clause.
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Physical Effort

Often refers to physical difficulty, like moving through something that resists movement.

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We ploughed through the muddy trail up the mountain.
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