Example
“Despite the terrible forecast, the hikers hoped against hope that the storm would pass.”
Dictionary details
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Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
up against it
CEFR B2Facing severe difficulties, pressure, or obstacles.
come to terms with
CEFR B2to gradually accept and emotionally deal with a difficult reality
grin and bear it
CEFR B2to put up with something unpleasant while suppressing complaints and maintaining a smile
light at the end of the tunnel
CEFR B2A sign that a difficult period may soon improve or end.
one of those things
CEFR B2an odd or unfortunate situation accepted as unavoidable and not worth further explanation
cold comfort
CEFR C1Consolation that offers little real relief in a painful or difficult situation.
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.