Grammar fix
wade through
work through something slowly and with difficulty (figurative)
to read, deal with, or complete something that is long, boring, or difficult, especially when it takes a lot of effort and time
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I had to wade through hundreds of pages of legal documents before I found the information I needed.work
- In my last job, I often had to wade through complex reports, which was quite time-consuming but necessary to make informed decisions.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: wade through + noun (usually plural or uncountable)
WrongI waded the paperwork.
RightI waded through the paperwork.
'Wade THROUGH' a mass of stuff — don't drop 'through'.
Patternwade through + noun (usually plural or uncountable)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Wade through' captures the slow slog through something long or boring; the paraphrase is heavy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
wade through + slogpaperworkthe reporthundreds of emailsthe data
Don't confuse it
Unlike the literal meaning (walking with difficulty through water), this sense is figurative and refers to dealing with tasks or information, not physical movement.