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Definition |
accept without complaint or face the
consequence |
Examples |
1) Whether you like it or lump it,
the area remains off-limits to anyone without proper authorization. 2)
I'm not going to change my mind, so you can either
like it or lump it. |
Etymology |
"Lump it" can be traced back to 16th
century representing something that one must tolerate. |
Synonyms |
grin and bear it, take it or leave it |
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