Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suck-it-up
idiom
/sʌk ɪt ʌp/
Definition
To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.
Examples
- Even though the project was challenging, she decided to suck it up and complete it on time.
- When things get tough, sometimes you just have to suck it up and keep going.
Meaning
The phrase implies accepting a situation and dealing with it rather than avoiding or complaining about it.
Synonyms
- grin and bear it
- deal with it
- put up with
