Suck it up

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Emotional Tone

Conveys tough love or no-nonsense attitude towards whining or complaints.

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Stop complaining about the heat and suck it up!

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Informal Setting

Used in casual conversations, not in formal situations.

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We all have to do chores, so just suck it up.

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Non-literal Sense

Figuratively means to tolerate; not about actual 'sucking' action.

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I know you're upset, but you need to suck it up and move on.

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