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Difficulty - Acceptance & Relief

Dive into English idioms regarding acceptance and relief, like "throw in the towel" and "the calm after the storm".

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to [come] to terms with {sth}

to gradually learn to accept or deal with something unpleasant

Ex: Mary needed to come to terms with her past mistakes in order to move forward and build a better future.
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to grin and bear {sth}

to accept or tolerate a difficult or undesirable situation that one cannot change without complaint

Ex: In a difficult family situation, she had to grin and bear the tension during the holiday gatherings.
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necessary evil

an unpleasant thing that requires acceptance in order for a certain thing to be achieved

Ex: In the world of business , some may view layoffs as a necessary evil when a company faces financial difficulties .
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to [leave|let] well alone

to not try to interfere or make changes in a situation or with something that is already functioning satisfactorily to avoid causing unnecessary problems

Ex: She had a unique decorating style that everyone loved, so they decided to leave well alone and not redecorate the room.
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to [let] {sb/sth} be

to avoid getting involved with a person or thing or stop bothering them

Ex: There's so much power in just letting things be.
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to [let] {sth} roll off {one's} [back]

to not allow negative things such as an unfair criticism, etc. to have any effect on one

Ex: In the world of professional sports, athletes need to let the pressure and negative comments roll off their backs to perform at their best.
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life goes on
life goes on
[sentence]

said to a person after they have an unpleasant or sad experience to encourage them to keep on living as they used to

Ex: Even in the face of adversity, John remained optimistic, knowing that life goes on and better days will come.
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(load|weight) off {one's} [mind]

something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

Ex: The successful recovery of their stolen car was a load off their minds, and they could finally relax and enjoy their vacation.
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to snap out of

to regain control of oneself after being in a bad mood or emotional state

Ex: The support of his friends and family helped him snap out of his grief after a painful loss and begin the healing process.
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to [take] {sth} on the chin

to accept unpleasant or difficult things or situations, such as criticism or misfortune, without complaining

Ex: In the face of personal tragedy, he took it on the chin and channeled his grief into a meaningful cause to help others.
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that is the way the cookie crumbles (in the market|)

said after an unfortunate event to mean one must accept the situation as it is

Ex: Sometimes, plans don't go as expected, and all you can say is, "That's how the cookie crumbles."
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the calm after the storm

a peaceful time when things has improved following a period of difficulty, stress, or chaos

Ex: In the aftermath of a challenging project, the team looked forward to the calm after the storm, which allowed them to reflect and regroup.
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the (calm|lull) before (the|another) storm

a time when everything seems peaceful or fine before serious problems arise

Ex: After the political elections, the country experienced a lull before another storm of protests and demonstrations.
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the end of the world

a situation that is an absolute disaster or is the worst thing that could possibly happen

Ex: Some people treat minor inconveniences as if they were the end of the world, causing unnecessary stress.
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the show must go on

used for saying that one must continue an activity, performance, etc. despite any problem or difficulty

Ex: The speaker lost their notes moments before going on stage, but they improvised and confidently delivered their speech, understanding that the show must go on.
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that [is] the way the ball [bounce]

used to say that one cannot control everything as bad things happen regardless

Ex: She missed her flight due to a delay, but that's how the ball bounces when you travel.
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to [throw] in the towel

to accept the fact that one has been defeated

Ex: When the negotiations reached an impasse, both parties agreed to throw in the towel and consider alternative solutions.
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(put|stick) that in {one's} pipe and smoke it

used for telling someone to accept and consider something as true or valid, usually after a disagreement or argument

Ex: The coach, frustrated by the doubters, exclaimed, "We're going to win this game, so stick that in your pipe and smoke it!"
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to [live] from day to day

to experience life in the present moment and focus less on long-term plans or financial preparations

Ex: While some people plan far ahead, others are content to live from day to day, finding contentment in the here and now.
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