She takes every small problem in stride.
take something in stride
idiomTo cope with something unfortunate without much effort; to accept or manage difficulties well.
Even though the flight was delayed by five hours, he took it in stride and read his book.
Despite the sudden collapse of the project, the manager took the setback in stride and immediately began drafting a new strategy for the team.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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chalk something up to experience
To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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get into one's stride
To become familiar with something
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get something over with
To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.