Take Something in Stride.
English
idiom
To accept something difficult calmly, without getting upset.
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To accept something difficult calmly, without getting upset.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To accept something difficult calmly and keep going.
When you take something in stride, a problem or a sudden change doesn't throw you off your plan or your mood.
It usually sounds like praise for someone's steadiness under pressure.
"Take It on the Chin"
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Accept a hard blow bravely, though it hurts
"Let It Slide"
—
Choose to ignore something you noticed
"Take Something in Stride"
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Handle difficulty calmly and continue
You took that criticism in stride, and the client noticed how calm you stayed.
I've learned not to answer in the moment. It always goes better that way.
They rejected my application after three interviews. I feel humiliated.
Try to take it in stride. Three interviews means you were genuinely close.
The whole trip got rearranged and you didn't complain once.
I took it in stride because the alternative was ruining my own holiday.
