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grin and bear it

idiom
Meaning

To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humor.


Examples
SIMPLE

The meeting is boring, but you just have to grin and bear it.

CONTEXTUAL

The train was delayed for three hours, so the passengers had to grin and bear it until help arrived.

COMPLEX

Although the new regulations were frustrating and difficult to implement, the staff decided to grin and bear it to ensure the project remained on schedule.

Anchors to
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    average bear

    The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons

  2. 02

    bear a hand

    To make haste; to help quickly.

  3. 03

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  4. 04

    bear fruit

    To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.

  5. 05

    bear in mind

    To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.

  6. 06

    bear oneself

    To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.

  7. 07

    bear the brunt

    To endure the worst part of something.

  8. 08

    bear up

    To endure hardship cheerfully or without complaining.

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