Have gotten school

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“But Mr. Falker caught her arm and sank to his knees in front of her. “You poor baby,” he said. “You think you are dumb, don’t you? How awful for you to be so lonely and afraid.” She sobbed. “But, little one, don’t you understand, you don’t see letters or numbers the way other people do. And [ you’ve gotten through school ] all this time, and fooled many, many good teachers!” “That took cunning, and smartness, and such, such bravery.”
In the bracket, "you've gotten through school" what does it mean? Does it mean that you came to school and sat down in class for all those previous years, not telling teachers unintentionally that she had learning problems? Could anyone help me understand the phrase in the bracket? Thanks.

David Hatton · Accepted Answer

That's how I read it - 'gotten' being a mostly American participle (in the UK it's rarely used).

She has made her way through school for years without being 'found out'.

Clive · Answer

In the bracket, "you've gotten through school" what does it mean? You have had reasonable success in school, up to now.

Does it mean that you came to school and sat down in class for all those previous years, not telling teachers unintentionally that she had learning problems? Yes
In the bracket, "you've gotten through school" what does it mean? Does it mean that you came to school and sat down in class for all those previous years, not telling teachers unintentionally that she had learning problems? Could anyone help me understand the phrase in the bracket? People with learning problems often are clever at concealing them.

For example, I read about a very successful business man who couldn't read. If he had to read, he would say 'I've forgotten my glasses. Can you read this, please?'.

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