Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sweat-it-out
idiom
/swɛt ɪt aʊt/
Definition
To endure a difficult situation with patience until it is resolved or improves.
Examples
- Sometimes you just have to sweat it out during a tough project at work.
- When the storm hit, we decided to stay inside and sweat it out until it passed.
- He told her to just sweat it out and not worry too much about the results.
Meaning
This phrase often implies that one must wait through a stressful or challenging experience without immediate relief.
Synonyms
- persevere
- wait it out
- suffer through
- stick it out
