Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-to-lump-it
idiom
ˌhæv tə ˈlʌmp ɪt
Definition
A phrase indicating that one must accept a situation as it is, without the possibility of change or improvement.
Examples
- “I know you don’t like the new schedule, but you’ll just have to lump it.”
- “The decision has been made; you’ll have to lump it and work with your new team.”
- “If the weather ruins our plans, we’ll just have to lump it and find something else to do.”
Meaning
To endure something unpleasant or undesirable because there are no alternatives.
Synonyms
- accept it
- deal with it
- put up with it
