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suck it up

VERB
bite the bullet
Synonyms
WEAK
be forced bow to fate cross the Rubicon face the music have no choice know no alternative leap into the breach pay the piper seize the opportunity stand up and take it swallow the pill take it take one's medicine take the rap

Example Sentences

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Is there any way I can reduce my insurance rate, or do I just need to suck it up and shell out the money?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

After all, I am only in the store a few minutes a week and can readily suck it up and ignore the discombobulatingly inane strains of “Peaceful, Easy Feeling” blaring overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

She was shown telling party members to "suck it up" regarding her decisions.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Is this a legit solution, or should we just suck it up and get the prenup?

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2023

Actually, I should just suck it up and go back to the party.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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