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settle for

Phrasal-verb Compromise

Meaning

to accept something that is not perfect because there is no better option

Example Sentences

"He didn’t like the first design but had to settle for it due to time constraints."

Related Expressions

hand over to

to give responsibility or control to someone else

get through

to successfully complete or pass something; to finish

hit it off with

to immediately have a good relationship with someone

deal down

to negotiate a lower price

pour into

to invest large amounts of money into something

push through reforms

to make changes happen despite opposition