Meaning of 'Grin and bear it'
What does the saying 'Grin and bear it' mean?
Idiom: Grin and bear it
Meaning:
If you have to grin and bear it, you have to accept something that you don't like.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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