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to suck it up
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to endure an unpleasant situation, pain, or difficulty without complaining
Slang
What does "to suck it up" mean in slang?
The phrase "to suck it up" means to accept and endure an unpleasant, painful, or difficult situation without complaining or avoiding it. The structure is informal imperative slang, where "suck it" intensifies the idea of absorbing hardship, and "up" reinforces the idea of taking responsibility and pushing through. It is commonly used in motivational, military, and everyday contexts to tell someone to tolerate discomfort and continue despite adversity.
Examples
You'll have to suck it up and finish the project.
