Muddle Through

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌdəl θruː/

Definitions of muddle through

verb to manage or deal with a situation in a somewhat disorganized or unskilled manner

Example Sentences

A1 I muddle through my homework with the help of my classmates.

A2 She muddled through the instructions and eventually figured out how to assemble the furniture.

B1 Despite not knowing the language well, he managed to muddle through the conversation with the locals.

B2 The team had to muddle through the project without proper guidance, but they still managed to complete it on time.

C1 Even though the situation was chaotic, she was able to muddle through and come up with a solution.

C2 The experienced manager knew how to muddle through the crisis and lead the team to success.

Examples of muddle through in a Sentence

formal Despite facing numerous obstacles, the team managed to muddle through and complete the project on time.

informal I didn't study for the exam, but I think I can just muddle through it.

slang I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'll just try to muddle through and hope for the best.

figurative Life can be challenging at times, but we always find a way to muddle through and come out stronger on the other side.

Grammatical Forms of muddle through

past tense

muddled

plural

muddle throughes

comparative

more muddled through

superlative

most muddled through

present tense

muddles through

future tense

will muddle through

perfect tense

has muddled through

continuous tense

is muddling through

singular

muddle through

positive degree

muddle through

infinitive

to muddle through

gerund

muddling through

participle

muddling through

Origin and Evolution of muddle through

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'muddle through' is believed to have originated in England, possibly derived from the Middle English word 'mudlen' meaning to make muddy or dirty.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a situation where one manages to get through a difficult or confusing situation with no clear plan or strategy, the meaning has evolved to also imply a sense of persistence and determination in overcoming obstacles.