In stride Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstɹaɪd
in-STRYD
ˈɪn/ /stɹˈaɪd
in-strYD
Definition
To handle something, especially a problem or difficulty, calmly and without letting it upset you.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears as 'take (something) in stride.' It's informal and used to praise someone handling problems calmly. Don't use for physical stride or for happy events—it's about facing challenges without stress.
Spanish: con calma - sin alterarse - con tranquilidadPortuguese (BR): com tranquilidade - sem se abalarPortuguese (PT): com tranquilidade - sem se perturbarChinese (Simplified): 坦然应对 - 处之泰然Chinese (Traditional): 坦然面對 - 處之泰然Hindi: शांतिपूर्वक लेना - बिना घबराए लेनाArabic: بهدوء - دون أن يتأثرBengali: সহজে গ্রহণ করা - স্বাভাবিকভাবে নেওয়াRussian: спокойно воспринимать - переносить с лёгкостьюJapanese: 冷静に受け止める - 動じずに対処するVietnamese: bình tĩnh đối mặt - đón nhận một cách bình thảnKorean: 담담하게 받아들이다 - 침착하게 넘기다Turkish: olgunlukla karşılamak - sakin karşılamakUrdu: بردباری سے لینا - تحمل سے برداشت کرناIndonesian: menanggapi dengan tenang - menghadapi dengan santai
Example Sentences
She took the bad news in stride.
basic
He handles criticism in stride.
basic
Try to take changes in stride.
basic
When her plans got canceled, she took it all in stride.
natural
He's had a tough year, but he's taking everything in stride.
natural
"Wow, you really took that mistake in stride!"
natural