Lump it Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫəmp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
LUMP-it
lˈʌmp/ /ˈɪt
LUMP-it
Definition
To accept something unpleasant without complaining, because you have no other choice.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes harsh; often used as 'like it or lump it.' Implies you can't change the situation, so must accept it. Mainly British English. Can sound unsympathetic—use with care in conversation.
Spanish: aguantarse - aceptarlo sin quejarsePortuguese (BR): engolir - aceitar caladoPortuguese (PT): engolir - aceitar sem reclamarChinese (Simplified): 忍着 - 勉强接受Chinese (Traditional): 忍著 - 勉強接受Hindi: मजबूरी में स्वीकार करनाArabic: تَحمّل الأمر - عليك أن تتقبّلهBengali: মেনে নাওRussian: терпеть - миритьсяJapanese: 仕方なく受け入れるVietnamese: chấp nhậnKorean: 어쩔 수 없이 받아들이다Turkish: katlanmakUrdu: برداشت کرنا - قبول کرنا (مجبوراً)Indonesian: terima saja
Example Sentences
If you don't like the rules, you'll have to lump it.
basic
We can't change the date, so you'll just have to lump it.
basic
It's not fair, but you'll have to lump it.
basic
You can either accept the new schedule or just lump it.
natural
Like it or lump it, that's the decision we've made.
natural
Nobody likes extra work, but sometimes you just have to lump it.
natural