I have to grit my teeth and finish this boring report.
grit one's teeth
idiomTo face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation and deal with it.
She had to grit her teeth and listen to his complaints for an hour during the meeting.
He had to grit his teeth and endure the harsh criticism from his supervisor, knowing that losing his temper would only jeopardize his career prospects.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.