Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bear-the-thought-of
phrase
bɛr ðə θɔt ʌv
Definition
To endure or accept the idea or notion of something, typically something unpleasant or difficult.
Examples
- I can hardly bear the thought of losing my best friend.
- She couldn’t bear the thought of moving away from her childhood home.
- He tried to push away the thoughts, but he couldn’t bear the thought of failing again.
Meaning
This phrase expresses the ability or willingness to handle the mental burden of imagining or considering something that might be distressing or challenging.
Synonyms
- endure the idea of
- tolerate the notion of
- withstand the consideration of
- accept the prospect of
