get (something) through to (someone)

phrase

: to express (something) clearly so that it is understood by (someone)
I hope I've finally gotten my message through to him.

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“Get (something) through to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20%28something%29%20through%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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