How to Pronounce "grin and bear it"
expression
GRIN-uhnd-BAIR-it
grin-AND-BAIR-it
Definition
To accept and endure an unpleasant or difficult situation without complaining, often while trying to look cheerful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
ɡɹˈɪn/ /ˈænd/ /bˈeə/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRIN-uhnd-BAIR-it
UK
grin-AND-BAIR-it
Listen in Context
Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it at work.
She didn’t like the food but decided to grin and bear it.
If you can’t change it, you must grin and bear it.
My commute is awful, but I just grin and bear it every day.