Suck it up
verb phrase
To endure a negative situation or tolerate something difficult.
I know you're tired but you have to suck it up and finish your homework.
Often appears as...
- suck it up and deal with it
- just suck it up
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb phrase
To absorb or consume a substance, information, or experience.
She will need to suck up as much knowledge as possible before the exam.
Often appears as...
- suck up knowledge
- suck up information
verb phrase
Flatter someone excessively for personal gain.
Don't just suck it up to your boss, show them you're capable through your hard work.
Often appears as...
- suck it up to the boss
- suck it up for personal gain
Usage tips
Colloquial, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb phrase
To endure a negative situation or tolerate something difficult.
I know you're tired but you have to suck it up and finish your homework.
Often appears as...
- suck it up and deal with it
- just suck it up
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb phrase
To absorb or consume a substance, information, or experience.
She will need to suck up as much knowledge as possible before the exam.
Often appears as...
- suck up knowledge
- suck up information
verb phrase
Flatter someone excessively for personal gain.
Don't just suck it up to your boss, show them you're capable through your hard work.
Often appears as...
- suck it up to the boss
- suck it up for personal gain
Usage tips
Colloquial, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Conveys tough love or no-nonsense attitude towards whining or complaints.
Stop complaining about the heat and suck it up!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Used in casual conversations, not in formal situations.
We all have to do chores, so just suck it up.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-literal Sense
Figuratively means to tolerate; not about actual 'sucking' action.
I know you're upset, but you need to suck it up and move on.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Conveys tough love or no-nonsense attitude towards whining or complaints.
Stop complaining about the heat and suck it up!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Used in casual conversations, not in formal situations.
We all have to do chores, so just suck it up.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-literal Sense
Figuratively means to tolerate; not about actual 'sucking' action.
I know you're upset, but you need to suck it up and move on.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Conveys tough love or no-nonsense attitude towards whining or complaints.
Stop complaining about the heat and suck it up!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Used in casual conversations, not in formal situations.
We all have to do chores, so just suck it up.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-literal Sense
Figuratively means to tolerate; not about actual 'sucking' action.
I know you're upset, but you need to suck it up and move on.
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