Grin And Bear It

B2 8+

Synonyms of grin and bear it

Antonyms of grin and bear it

Collocations of grin and bear it

grit and determination
Frequency: 75 %

With grit and determination, he overcame all obstacles to reach his goal.

pain and suffering
Frequency: 70 %

She endured the pain and suffering of her illness with grace.

smile and nod
Frequency: 60 %

During the boring presentation, she could only smile and nod to show she was paying attention.

laugh and cry
Frequency: 50 %

The movie was so emotional that it made her laugh and cry at the same time.

accept and move on
Frequency: 45 %

After the breakup, she had to accept and move on with her life.

Idiomatic Expressions for grin and bear it

  • Phrase: grin and bear the pain
    Meaning: to tolerate physical or emotional pain without complaint
    Usage: Despite the injury, he grinned and bore the pain until he could get medical attention.