Hack it Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be able to handle or deal with something difficult or challenging; sometimes used to mean being able to survive or succeed in a tough situation.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in negative form: 'can't hack it'. Common in American English. Typically refers to jobs, school, or tough situations. Don't confuse with 'hack' as in computer hacking.
Spanish: aguantar - soportar (situación difícil) - ser capaz de hacerloPortuguese (BR): aguentar - dar conta - conseguir (em situação difícil)Portuguese (PT): aguentar - dar conta - conseguir (em situação difícil)Chinese (Simplified): 受得了 - 撑得住 - 能应付Chinese (Traditional): 受得了 - 撐得住 - 能應付Hindi: झेल पाना - सह पाना (कठिन स्थिति)Arabic: تتحمّل - تصمد - تقدر (في موقف صعب)Bengali: সামলাতে পারা - মোকাবেলা করতে পারাRussian: справиться - выдержать (трудности)Japanese: やり抜く - 乗り切るVietnamese: chịu được - vượt qua đượcKorean: 버텨내다 - 견디다Turkish: altından kalkmak - başa çıkmakUrdu: برداشت کرنا - نبھاناIndonesian: bertahan - sanggup menjalani
Example Sentences
Some people just can't hack it in the army.
basic
Do you think you can hack it at this new school?
basic
It's a tough job. Not everyone can hack it.
basic
He thought he could move to New York, but he just couldn't hack it.
natural
If you can't hack it here, maybe this isn't the right place for you.
natural
Everyone says grad school is hard, but I think I can hack it.
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