grueling

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daunting

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Sisyphean

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Herculean

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draining

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thorny

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painstaking

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onerous

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exacting

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hard-won

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wearisome

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uphill

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The phrase "grin and bear something" is used to imply that one should face adversity with a positive attitude and patience, even if it's uncomfortable or challenging. The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but it likely developed over time as a way to convey the idea of remaining cheerful in the face of adversity.

What is the origin of the idiom "grin and bear something" and when to use it?

to [grin] and [bear] {sth}

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to surmount

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to brave

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to outsmart

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to strive

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to contend

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