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Today's Expressions

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to put up with something/someone

to tolerate · to endure something unpleasant

What's the situation?

Ever feel like you're dealing with something you really don't like, but you have no choice but to accept it? Like your neighbor's ridiculously loud karaoke sessions? 🎶 This phrase is perfect for expressing that feeling of enduring something annoying or difficult! 😤

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to take something lying down

to accept an insult or bad treatment without resisting or complaining · to passively endure something unpleasant

What's the situation?

Ever been in a situation where someone was totally unfair to you, but you just didn't fight back? 🤔 This phrase is perfect for when you're talking about accepting a tough situation or an insult without protesting. It's about not being a pushover! 💪

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suck it up

to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation · to deal with something tough without complaining

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those moments when life throws you a curveball – a tough project at work, a challenging personal issue, or just a really annoying day – and you need to keep going without letting it get to you. 💪 It’s about being resilient and dealing with the unpleasantness, even if you don't want to.

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to grit your teeth

to bravely endure a difficult or unpleasant situation · to face something tough with determination

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those days where everything just seems to go wrong, but you have no choice but to push through? 😩 This expression is your go-to when you need to power through something tough, even if you’re internally screaming! It’s all about determination when things get sticky. 💪

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to bite the bullet

to face a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and endure it · to accept a tough necessity

What's the situation?

Ever been in a pickle where you *really* don't want to do something, but you know it's absolutely necessary? Like needing to work overtime on a Friday or having to tell your friend a tough truth? 😬 That's when you "bite the bullet"! It means you summon your courage and just get through the unpleasantness because there's no other way. 💪

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grin and bear it

endure something unpleasant with a forced smile · accept a difficult situation stoically

What's the situation?

Imagine you're at a super boring family dinner, but you have to pretend you're having a blast because your grandma is watching. 😱 Or, you've got a tough work project, and you really just want to complain, but you know you have to get through it with a positive attitude. That's when you 'grin and bear it'!

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a long haul

a long and often tiring journey, especially by plane · a long period of sustained effort or time

What's the situation?

Ever been on a flight that felt like it would never end, or driven for hours until you thought your legs would fall off? 😅 This expression is perfect for describing those loooooong journeys or efforts that require a lot of endurance! It's often used for long flights or big projects. Think of it as a trek for your patience! 😴✈️