Idiom
wade through somethingwade through (something)
1.
to read detailed or complicated information.
We don't have enough staff to wade through the data.If you can wade through the ads, there's useful information here about the history of the Internet.
2.
to move through a large group.
We waded through a crowd of thousands.The players have to wade through a sea of fans after games.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of wade (= to walk in water that is not deep)