What does it mean "The only way is through"in this context?
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"The only way is X" is a sort of set pattern of words, meaning that X is the only possible choice. Later in this article it says "The changes and challenges I’m facing now are physical, mental and emotional — and the only way is through". e.
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"The only way is X" is a sort of set pattern of words, meaning that X is the only possible choice. Later in this article it says "The changes and challenges I’m facing now are physical, mental and emotional — and the only way is through". From this, I understand that "the only way is through" means that there is no choice but to (try to) get through, i.e. endure/overcome, these challenges.
If you want to go from one place to another, you have to take any barriers into account. If there is a mountain that blocks your way, the only way to get to your destination is "around" the mountain. You might say, The only way is around, meaning "There is only one way to get to my destination, and that way is around the mountain".
Brady is talking about the difficulties