suck it up

verb

Etymology

Probably a variation of the expression suck up your chest, meaning roughly compose yourself, bear your troubles, stand tall, and proceed.

Definitions

  1. To put up with something

    To put up with something; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.

    • Some students suck it up and meet the challenge. Others look around wildly for someone to blame.

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