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a bitter pill to swallow

Idiom Medicine

Meaning

an unpleasant fact or situation to accept

Example Sentences

"Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow for the team."

Related Expressions

have a lightbulb moment

a sudden realization or idea

Handle with kid gloves

To treat someone very gently or carefully.

put two and two together

to figure out something by reasoning

law and order

a state of peace maintained by following laws

crossed wires

a misunderstanding between two people

Stay on track

To continue doing the right thing to reach your goal.