Work (one's) way through In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "work (one's) way through", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-19 06:05

Meaning of Work (one's) way through (redirected from work your way through something )

Work your way through something American informal

To progress through something complicated

We are working our way through all the difficult questions that Mr. Jack assigned to us.

Even though 'And Then There Were None' is a long book, I worked my way through it.

I spent hours working my way through the application form for my next job.

Mrs. Fid is working her way through the pain from the day her husband passed away.

I am trying my best to work my way through the university's tuition fee by working part-time at the Cafeteria.

To achieve something gradually by working

He had worked his way up through his goal.

I am attempting to work my way through the manager.

Grammar and Usage of Work your way through something

Verb Forms

  • works (your) way through something
  • worked (your) way through something
  • working (your) way through something

The phrase starts with a verb; therefore, it needs to be conjugated.

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