English Explanatory Dictionary

grin and bear it

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humor.

Word forms

grin and bear it grins and bears it grinning and bearing it grinned and bore it grinned and borne it

Related words

crack hardy grit one's teeth make the best of a bad job put a brave face on it take it like a man
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