a bitter pill to swallow
a bitter pill to swallow: unpleasant, but has to be accepted
Examples:
- Losing my job was initially a bitter pill to swallow.
- It’s a bitter pill to swallow but a difficult cure promises the best result.
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to pick out
to pick out: to choose, to select Examples of PICK OUT I took Gregory to the mall to pick out his first suit for the ceremony. I’m so happy! How did you manage to pick out the perfect ring?
give and take
give and take: compromise, cooperation between people Examples of GIVE AND TAKE Give and take is an important element of a successful marriage. Most business negotiations involve give and take between the parties involved.
out of date
out of date: not modern; not current, not timely; no longer available in published form Examples of OUT OF DATE The theme party had everyone listening to one-hit-wonders from the 1980s, wearing all sorts of out of date clothes. That study might be out-of-date, Schwartz said, but it does provide percentages.
no matter
no matter: regardless of Examples of NO MATTER No matter what, I’m going to get to the front row of the concert. You will be home before nine, no matter what.
to make a difference
to make a difference (to): to be of importance (to), to affect Examples of MAKE A DIFFERENCE The sociology student just wanted to make a difference in the lives of the poor. “I can’t figure out how to make a difference in this community,” the frustrated politician thought to himself.
to hold over
to hold over: to extend, to keep for a longer time Examples of TO HOLD OVER It is typically up to a new coach to decide whether to hold over any staff members. The building will be able to hold over 50,000 people.