Phrase guide

take the rough with the smooth

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To accept both the positive and negative elements in a situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, figuratively

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: take the bitter with the sweet

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hyväksyä sekä hyvät että huonot puolet — Translations
  • French: prendre les choses comme elles viennent — Translations
  • Polish: akceptować sytuację taką, jaka jest — Translations
  • Polish: zaakceptować sytuację taką, jaka jest — Translations