bring (one) through (something)

bring (one) through (something)

To help one to survive and/or overcome a challenging experience. The support of family and friends is all that brought me through the dark days right after my husband's death. My physical therapist's efforts and encouragement brought me through rehab, and now I can walk again!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bring someone through something

to help someone endure something, such as a disease, an emotional upset, or a stressful period. The doctor brought Tom through the sickness. Liz was brought through the ordeal by her friends.
See also: bring, through
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bring through
  • be behind the eight ball
  • behind the eight ball
  • cut (one's) teeth
  • cut (one's) teeth on (something)
  • cut one's teeth on
  • cut teeth
  • cut teeth on
  • cut your teeth
  • be a bed of nails