Bitter Pill

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtər pɪl/

Definitions of bitter pill

noun a bitter pill is a metaphorical term used to describe something unpleasant or difficult to accept

Example Sentences

A1 Taking bitter pills is not enjoyable.

A2 The news that she failed the exam was a bitter pill for her to swallow.

B1 Losing the championship was a bitter pill for the team to swallow.

B2 Realizing he had been lied to by his best friend was a bitter pill for him to swallow.

C1 The bitter pill of defeat spurred him on to train harder for the next competition.

C2 The bitter pill of rejection made her reevaluate her approach to relationships.

Examples of bitter pill in a Sentence

formal The news of the company's bankruptcy was a bitter pill for the shareholders to swallow.

informal Failing the exam was a bitter pill to swallow for Sarah.

slang Getting dumped by his girlfriend was a real bitter pill for him.

figurative Having to apologize for his mistake was a bitter pill for him to swallow.

Grammatical Forms of bitter pill

• past tense: swallowed
• plural: bitter pills
• comparative: more bitter
• superlative: most bitter
• present tense: swallows
• future tense: will swallow
• perfect tense: has swallowed
• continuous tense: is swallowing
• singular: bitter pill
• positive degree: bitter
• infinitive: to swallow
• gerund: swallowing
• participle: swallowing

Origin and Evolution of bitter pill

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'bitter pill' originated from the literal act of swallowing a bitter-tasting medicine or pill.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'bitter pill' has evolved to represent any unpleasant or difficult situation that one must endure or accept.