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go through with

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go through with something

to complete something the outcome of which is troubling or doubtful; to do something in spite of problems and drawbacks. I have to go through with it, no matter what. I just couldn't go through with it.

go through with something

to do something you planned or promised to do I hoped he wasn't really going through with the plan. Had she known about the risks, she might not have gone through with the operation.

Usage notes: usually said about something that is difficult or unpleasant