usage of "go through with"

[lost_soul]

Hi,
I wonder if I can use "go though with" in the meaning of "carry out", as in:

[Yankee]

Hi Alex

Yes, your sentence is fine.

The phrasal verb 'go through with' refers to doing something that you planned or promised to do.
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English

[lost_soul]

Hi, Amy

Thanks a lot !
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Alex

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[Alan]

Hi LS,

Just one additional point about 'go through with' - it often indicates that there has been some reluctance before the decision to carry something out. That's also why it is also frequently used in a negative way as in: In view of all the problems we had previously with that order, I can't possibly go through with it all over again.

Alan
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[Yankee]

[Alan]

Hi,

I agree that you wouldn't say: 'go through with problems'. For the record I referred to 'it' as the thing I can't possibly go through with again ie the decision whether or not to place the order. 'Go through' on its own suggests: 'endure/suffer/put up with' and that's an entirely different kettle of fish.

Alan
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[Yankee]