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crash through

[/kræʃ θruː/]
verb (phrasal)
arrombar; atravessar com força; romper
1. To break through something forcefully or violently, often by impact
The police crashed through the door to rescue the hostages.
A polícia arromba a porta para resgatar os reféns.
2. To pass through an obstacle or barrier with determination
The rugby team crashed through the opposing defense.
O time de rúgbi atravessou a defesa adversária com força.
3. To succeed despite difficulties or opposition
She crashed through all her exams with flying colors.
Ela passou em todos os seus exames com distinção.
NYC Slang
blast through; power through
Synonyms
break throughburst throughforce throughsmash throughpush through
Antonyms
retreatwithdrawback awaystop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arrombar; atravessar com força
Common in urban and sports contexts
Portugal
passar à força; romper; atravessar violentamente
Often used in formal or official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

crash the gate
break on through
push the envelope
force one's way
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