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grin and bear it

The correct spelling is grin and bear it.

How to pronounce grin and bear it

verb

Say it like: Gri-n a-nd -bee-r i-t

The correct spelling is grin and bear it. To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humour. For example: "They made me work the Saturday of our wedding anniversary. What could I say? I just had to grin and bear it."

Usage Examples

They made me work the Saturday of our wedding anniversary. What could I say? I just had to grin and bear it.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humour.

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