plough through

verb — 2 senses

plough through

verb
1

To persevere with an activity of consuming something, both literally and figuratively.

  • I ploughed through two helpings, but then I didn't have room for any more.
  • If you can plough through the first three chapters, then the plot starts to get interesting.
2

To forcefully make a passage to move through.

  • I managed to plough through the crowds and get to the information desk.

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