Synonyms

gut it out

Idioms

Also, tough it out. Show pluck and perseverance in the face of opposition or adversity. For example, I know it's hard but we'll just have to gut it out, or His boss has a terrible temper, but Joe is determined to tough it out. The first term dates from the mid-1900s; the variant was first recorded in 1860.

Example Sentences

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I can officially retire from my employer at age 55, but I’m not sure I can gut it out until then.

From MarketWatch

These are major white-collar criminals who could’ve continued to gut it out in home confinement.

From Slate

“All the teams that we play are gutsy, they’re a really great team and we all gut it out. But at the end of the day, I’m happy that the Bruins were able to come out on top and just give it all we had.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I tried to gut it out. I couldn’t put any force into the throws,” said Tannehill, who blamed his underthrown deep ball that went for an interception in the third on an inability to push off.

From Washington Times

It’s the left shoulder, and it sidelined him for a month in July, and it only appears to be getting worse as Kershaw continues to gut it out.

From Los Angeles Times

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