Lump it

verb

To accept or endure a bad situation because there is no other choice.

If you don't like my decision, you'll just have to lump it.
Visual representation of "lump it" - To accept or endure a bad situation because there is no other choice

Often appears as...

  • like it or lump it
  • take it or lump it

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To accept or endure a bad situation because there is no other choice.

If you don't like my decision, you'll just have to lump it.
Visual representation of "lump it" - To accept or endure a bad situation because there is no other choice

Often appears as...

  • like it or lump it
  • take it or lump it

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "lump it"
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Colloquial Expression

Best used in casual or informal conversations among friends or peers.

Illustration for Colloquial Expression
The weather's terrible for our picnic, but we'll just have to lump it.
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Implicit Frustration

Suggests mild frustration or resignation without being explicitly angry.

Illustration for Implicit Frustration
The bus is late again, but I'll have to lump it and wait.
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No Alternatives

Use when expressing there's no other choice but to endure the situation.

Illustration for No Alternatives
We can't afford the new model—like it or lump it, this old car must do.
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Colloquial Expression

Best used in casual or informal conversations among friends or peers.

Illustration for Colloquial Expression
The weather's terrible for our picnic, but we'll just have to lump it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implicit Frustration

Suggests mild frustration or resignation without being explicitly angry.

Illustration for Implicit Frustration
The bus is late again, but I'll have to lump it and wait.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Alternatives

Use when expressing there's no other choice but to endure the situation.

Illustration for No Alternatives
We can't afford the new model—like it or lump it, this old car must do.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Expression

Best used in casual or informal conversations among friends or peers.

Illustration for Colloquial Expression
The weather's terrible for our picnic, but we'll just have to lump it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implicit Frustration

Suggests mild frustration or resignation without being explicitly angry.

Illustration for Implicit Frustration
The bus is late again, but I'll have to lump it and wait.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Alternatives

Use when expressing there's no other choice but to endure the situation.

Illustration for No Alternatives
We can't afford the new model—like it or lump it, this old car must do.
Visual representation of the word "Lump it"

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