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Meaning of grin and bear it

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

grin and bear it

verb

Definitions

  1. To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humour.

    Example: They made me work the Saturday of our wedding anniversary. What could I say? I just had to grin and bear it.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/grin%20and%20bear%20it

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