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Take the rough with the smooth

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Metaphorical MeaningPlay
The phrase uses 'rough' and 'smooth' to metaphorically represent life's hard and easy times. SlideShe’s been through a lot lately, but she takes the rough with the smooth.
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It implies maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges, not just passively accepting them. SlideIn every career, you must take the rough with the smooth and keep going.
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Idiomatic UsagePlay
Being an idiomatic expression, it’s best used in conversational or informal settings rather than formal writing. SlideWhen you move abroad, you learn to take the rough with the smooth.