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Lump it

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Colloquial ExpressionPlay
Best used in casual or informal conversations among friends or peers. SlideThe weather's terrible for our picnic, but we'll just have to lump it.
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Implicit FrustrationPlay
Suggests mild frustration or resignation without being explicitly angry. SlideThe bus is late again, but I'll have to lump it and wait.
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Use when expressing there's no other choice but to endure the situation. SlideWe can't afford the new model—like it or lump it, this old car must do.