GRIN AND BEAR IT


Meaning of GRIN AND BEAR IT in English

{v. phr.}, {informal} To be as cheerful as possible in pain or trouble; do something without complaining. * /The doctor told Mrs. Howard that she had to stop eating sweets if she wanted to lose weight, and she tried to grin and bear it./ * /If you must have a tooth drilled, all you can do is grin and bear it./ Compare: MAKE THE BEST OF, PUT UP WITH.

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