# scrape through

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/scrape-through
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To marginally manage to progress.

## Examples

- I did not study much, but I scraped through the exam.
- The team played poorly all season, but they managed to scrape through to the final round.
- Despite a lack of preparation and a series of unfortunate setbacks, she somehow scraped through the interview process to secure the position.

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