Life is not perfect, so you must take the bitter with the sweet.
take the bitter with the sweet
idiomTo accept positive things with negative things.
Living in a big city is exciting, but you have to take the bitter with the sweet, like the high rent and the noise.
While the promotion offered a significant increase in salary and prestige, she knew she would have to take the bitter with the sweet, including the long hours and the added pressure.
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bitter end
The end of a long and difficult process.
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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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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.
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home sweet home
Expressing contentment or relief at residing in or returning to one's own home.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
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keep someone sweet
To keep someone friendly or satisfied by complying with their wishes or preferences.