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to take something in stride
[take] {sth} in {one's} stride
to take something in stride
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to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing
Dialect
American
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Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "take something in stride" and when to use it?
The idiom "take something in stride" originated from horse racing, describing a jockey's ability to maintain the horse's stride despite obstacles or variations in terrain. It is often employed to encourage a resilient and composed attitude when faced with adversity.
Examples
She took the bad news in stride and started looking for a solution.
