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What is the difference between “get through” and “get over”?

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Rebecca

"[To] get through [something]" means to pass through or deal with a difficult situation. It is often used as an expression of encouragement. "[To] get over [something]" means to overcome or surmount an unpleasant situation. It is often used in the context of illnesses or relationships. Because the script indicates the speaker is expressing his optimism towards dealing with a difficult situation as a group, "get through" would be more appropriate in this context. Ex. The entire world is suffering because of the pandemic, but I have no doubt we will get through this together. Ex. It hasn't been long since the breakup, but she's already gotten over it.

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