went through with

Saw it through

Went through with means to complete something difficult, unpleasant, or previously uncertain—especially after hesitation or doubt.

The phrase emphasizes following through despite reservations: She wasn't sure about the surgery but went through with it anyway, He threatened to quit for months before finally going through with it.

Related

took the plunge · decided · hesitated · got cold feet · resolved · steeled oneself · committed · accomplished · delivered · finalized · concluded · achieved · chose · executed · persisted · sweat · doubted · nerve

Opposites
completion vs. abandonment

went through withabandoned

Left behind completely

quit · dropped · aborted · scrapped · discontinued

commitment vs. withdrawal

went through withrecanted

Withdrew a stated belief

commitment vs. retreat

went through withshied away from

Avoided through timidity

Family

went, through, with, thorough, thoroughly, thoroughness, thoroughfare

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G