take the rough with the smooth phrase
to accept the bad things that happen as well as the good things
Thesaurus: to be patient, and to not complain too muchsynonym
Main entry: rough
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accept the difficult or unpleasant aspects of life as well as the good
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take the rough with the smooth
chiefly Brit : to accept and deal with the bad or unpleasant things that happen in addition to the good or pleasant things
In this business, you have to learn to take the rough with the smooth.
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Main Entry: ↑rough
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Main Entry: ↑smooth
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take the ˌrough with the ˈsmooth idiom
to accept the unpleasant or difficult things that happen in life as well as the good things
Useful english dictionary. 2012.