English Explanatory Dictionary

take the rough with the smooth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To accept both the positive and negative elements in a situation.

Word forms

take the rough with the smooth takes the rough with the smooth taking the rough with the smooth took the rough with the smooth taken the rough with the smooth

Synonyms

take the bitter with the sweet

Related words

take things as they come go with the flow
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