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roll with the punches

roll with the punches [idiom]

to be able to deal with a series of difficult situations

Usage:

informal

Example:

Roll with the punches and don't let life get you down!

media:

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

23. roll with the punches to deal with problems or difficulties by doing whatever you need to do, rather than by trying only one method:
Strong industries were able to roll with the punches during the recession.

Examples from the Corpus

roll with the punches

In high school you could just roll with the punches.•
Also be aware that the struggle itself can be exhilarating and enlightening, so roll with the punches and enjoy the fight!
Many industries were able to roll with the punches in a tough economy.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

roll with the punches

roll with the ˈpunches idiom

to adapt yourself to a difficult situation

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition

roll with the punches informal

to be able to deal with a series of difficult situations

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

roll with the punches
to not allow difficulties or criticism to discourage you or affect you badly
He has impressed all sides by his ability to negotiate and willingness to roll with the punches.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary:

roll with the punches informal : to not allow yourself to become upset by things that happen
• Roll with the punches and don't let life get you down!

American English

British English

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