Roll with the punches
idiom
To adjust to difficult events as they happen.
When things don't go as planned, you have to roll with the punches
Often appears as...
- go with the flow
- stay calm
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To endure or tolerate a difficult or challenging situation.
She lost her job recently, but she rolls with the punches and looks for new opportunities
Often appears as...
- weather the storm
- hang tough
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To adjust to difficult events as they happen.
When things don't go as planned, you have to roll with the punches
Often appears as...
- go with the flow
- stay calm
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To endure or tolerate a difficult or challenging situation.
She lost her job recently, but she rolls with the punches and looks for new opportunities
Often appears as...
- weather the storm
- hang tough
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Flexibility Key
The phrase emphasizes adapting quickly to changes without much complaint.
The travel changes were unexpected, but we rolled with the punches and found a new route.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
It's used metaphorically to discuss coping with life's challenges, not physical punches.
Even after her setbacks, she rolled with the punches and succeeded.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
It is typically used in casual or informal conversations, not formal writings.
When the project faced issues, the team rolled with the punches and adapted.
Pro Tip 1/3Flexibility Key
The phrase emphasizes adapting quickly to changes without much complaint.
The travel changes were unexpected, but we rolled with the punches and found a new route.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
It's used metaphorically to discuss coping with life's challenges, not physical punches.
Even after her setbacks, she rolled with the punches and succeeded.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
It is typically used in casual or informal conversations, not formal writings.
When the project faced issues, the team rolled with the punches and adapted.
Pro Tip 1/3Flexibility Key
The phrase emphasizes adapting quickly to changes without much complaint.
The travel changes were unexpected, but we rolled with the punches and found a new route.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
It's used metaphorically to discuss coping with life's challenges, not physical punches.
Even after her setbacks, she rolled with the punches and succeeded.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
It is typically used in casual or informal conversations, not formal writings.
When the project faced issues, the team rolled with the punches and adapted.
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