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[notletrest]

Can we way " work through a problem"? He worked through the literature bearing on the subject.. Is there any difference between the two "work through's"?
Thanks!

 

[Raymott]

Can we way " work through a problem"? He worked through the literature bearing on the subject.. Is there any difference between the two "work through's"?
Thanks!

Yes, you can say that. No there's no difference. It means to take a large piece of work, and to work on it gradually until it's finished.
However, "I worked through the night" is a different concept.

 

[notletrest]

Yes, you can say that. No there's no difference. It means to take a large piece of work, and to work on it gradually until it's finished.
However, "I worked through the night" is a different concept.

Thanks for your detaailed teaching!