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roll with it

idiom
Meaning

To deal with or accept unexpected changes or setbacks and cope with them.


Examples
SIMPLE

Plans changed, but we just had to roll with it.

CONTEXTUAL

The train was delayed by two hours, so we decided to just roll with it and grab a coffee.

COMPLEX

Despite the unexpected technical failures during the presentation, she maintained her composure and simply rolled with it until the system recovered.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    call roll

    To make a roll call; to take attendance.

  2. 02

    dice roll

    Something unpredictable or unexpected.

  3. 03

    heads will roll

    Some people will be fired for incompetence.

  4. 04

    ready to roll

    Of a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.

  5. 05

    roll back the years

    To produce a sense of nostalgia.

  6. 06

    roll in the aisles

    To laugh uproariously.

  7. 07

    roll in wealth

    To be very rich.

  8. 08

    roll of the dice

    A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.

Last updated April 17, 2026