suck it up

phrase

: to make the effort required to do or deal with something difficult or unpleasant

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“Suck it up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suck%20it%20up. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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