come to terms with
Related to come to terms with: On a par, bent on, come off, in line with, off base, amount to, bring to the table, give rise to
come to terms with (someone or something)
To begin to or make an effort to understand, accept, and deal with a difficult or problematic person, thing, or situation. I should have the report ready for you by this afternoon, I just need to come to terms with this new software update first. I've tried, but I just can't come to terms with Amy, she's totally out of control!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
come to terms with
come to accept a new and painful or difficult event or situation.See also: come, term
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
come to terms with
1. To come to accept; become reconciled to: finally came to terms with his lack of talent.
2. To reach mutual agreement: The warring factions have at last come to terms.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- go down the rabbit hole
- fan
- be in a cleft stick
- a long row to hoe
- a tough row to hoe
- tough row to hoe
- in a cleft stick