Take in your stride Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈstɹaɪd
TAYK in yer STRYD
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /stɹˈaɪd
TAYK in YAW STRYD
Definition
To handle problems, difficulties, or challenges calmly and without being upset.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal and means to not let difficulties disturb you; often used in the UK ('take'), while Americans may say 'take it in stride.' Can refer to both everyday annoyances and bigger problems.
Spanish: tomar con calma - tomarse algo bienPortuguese (BR): levar numa boa - encarar com tranquilidadePortuguese (PT): levar na boa - lidar com tranquilidadeChinese (Simplified): 泰然处之 - 轻松应对Chinese (Traditional): 泰然處之 - 輕鬆應對Hindi: आसान रूप से लेना - सहज रूप से लेनाArabic: تأخذ الأمور ببساطة - تتعامل مع المواقف بهدوءBengali: সহজভাবে গ্রহণ করা - মাথা ঠান্ডা রাখাRussian: спокойно относиться - воспринимать без волненияJapanese: 冷静に受け止める - 平然と対応するVietnamese: đón nhận một cách bình tĩnh - xử lý nhẹ nhàngKorean: 침착하게 받아들이다 - 태연하게 대처하다Turkish: olgunlukla karşılamak - soğukkanlılıkla karşılamakUrdu: بردباری سے لینا - خندہ پیشانی سے برداشت کرناIndonesian: menghadapi dengan tenang - menyikapi dengan santai
Example Sentences
She lost her keys but took it in her stride.
basic
He always takes criticism in his stride.
basic
You need to take problems in your stride at work.
basic
When plans change last minute, she just takes it all in her stride.
natural
He didn't get the job, but he took it in his stride and kept looking.
natural
No matter what happens, you just have to take it in your stride.
natural