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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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Or if you like your job and take a long view, you can suck it up and wait for the moment to pass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Parents, on the other hand, mainly learn to let go and suck it up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2024

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