grin and bear it
This page is about the idiom grin and bear it
Meaning
If you grin and bear it, you accept a difficult situation and try not to let it upset you.
For example
- I really don't like singing karaoke, but if it's someone's birthday party I'll grin and bear it.
- Our son was very brave about his treatment in hospital and he'd always grin and bear it.
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Contributor: Matt Errey