get through

(of a proposal, application, or request) to successfully pass or navigate a process or procedure required for approval or acceptance by a government or organization

to help someone endure a difficult or challenging situation

to successfully advance to the next stage of a competition or selection process

Examples

1. I got through school by the seat of my pants.

2. You're not getting through here with me standing.

3. By the time they got through all the red tape, the opportunity had already passed.

4. It seems like every time I'm in a rush to catch a flight, the security line is extra long, and I always get stuck behind someone who's taking forever to get through.