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Though I was taught this through, or so I thought, it's still tough throughout. (beehaw.org)

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 days ago (4 children)

You were taught this through? Through what?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's correct as written. Think of it like "see this through" or taught this "through and through". You can say "taught this through" to mean, "taught this completely/well".

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

I’ve never seen anyone use a singular “through” as a synonym for “thoroughly”. Maybe it’s a regional thing?

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