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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmit Links nehmen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mɪt lɪŋks ˈneːmən
"Sie nahm die schwierige Prüfung ganz gelassen hin."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To accept and deal with a difficult situation, problem, or new experience calmly and without getting upset.
"She took the sudden change in schedule completely in her stride and finished the project on time." - 2
To navigate obstacles or setbacks effortlessly as part of a normal routine.
"Running a marathon after only two weeks of training is something he would easily take in his stride."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from equestrian terminology, where 'stride' refers to the single step of a horse. Jumping over obstacles smoothly without breaking pace or panicking led to the metaphorical 18th-century usage of accepting and overcoming any difficult situation calmly.
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prendre avec philosophie
Transliteration: prãdrə avɛk fəlozoˈfi
"Il prend toutes les critiques en stride sans se fâcher."
mit Links nehmen
Transliteration: mɪt lɪŋks ˈneːmən
"Sie nahm die schwierige Prüfung ganz gelassen hin."
affrontare con filosofia
Transliteration: affronˈtare kon filoˈzofia
"Ha affrontato il cambiamento improvviso senza scomporsi."
tomar con calma
Transliteration: toˈmar kon ˈkalma
"Ella tomó los contratiempos con total naturalidad."
levar na esportiva
Transliteration: leˈvar na esporˈtʃiva
"Ele levou a crítica pesada na esportiva."
आसानी से स्वीकार करना
Transliteration: aasaani se sweekaar karna
"उसने सभी बाधाओं को बहुत सहजता से लिया।"
从容应对
Transliteration: cóngróng yìngduì
"她很从容地应对了这次突发状况。"
태연하게 받아들이다
Transliteration: taeyeonhage badadeurida
"그는 어려운 상황을 의연하게 극복했다."
何食わぬ顔で受け流す
Transliteration: nani kuwanu kao de ukenagasu
"彼女は予期せぬトラブルを冷静に乗り切った。"
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