Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bow-to-the-inevitable
phrase
/baʊ tu ði ɪˈnɛvɪtəbl/
Definition
To accept a situation that cannot be changed, often with a sense of resignation.
Examples
- After months of fighting, the team decided to bow to the inevitable and disband.
- She realized she had to bow to the inevitable after learning about the changes in company policy.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the idea of yielding to circumstances that are unavoidable, acknowledging that fighting against them is futile.
Synonyms
- submit
- accept fate
- reconcile
- yield
