roll with it
To deal with or accept unexpected changes or setbacks and cope with them.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Plans changed, but we just had to roll with it.”
“The train was delayed by two hours, so we decided to just roll with it and grab a coffee.”
“Despite the unexpected technical failures during the presentation, she maintained her composure and simply rolled with it until the system recovered.”
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call roll
To make a roll call; to take attendance.
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dice roll
Something unpredictable or unexpected.
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heads will roll
Some people will be fired for incompetence.
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ready to roll
Of a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.
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roll back the years
To produce a sense of nostalgia.
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roll in the aisles
To laugh uproariously.
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roll in wealth
To be very rich.
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roll of the dice
A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
Last updated August 10, 2026