take sth in stride

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪn stɹˈaɪd/

[phrase]

to take sth in stride

[PHRASE]

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

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

1. I thought she'd be upset, but she has taken the news in stride.

2. When you become a politician, you soon learn to take criticism in your stride.

3. I didn't think she'd want to go back to work so soon after her mother's funeral, but she just took it in stride.

4. By the summer of 1838, Darwin felt bold enough to share his radical ideas with his father, who took them in his stride.