Suck it up

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

You can use "suck it up" to tell someone to deal with an unpleasant situation. For example, "I know you're tired, but you have to "suck it up" and finish the project."

If you want to be less direct, you can use alternatives such as "grin and bear it" or "tough it out".

It's generally inappropriate to tell someone to "suck it up" when they are dealing with serious emotional distress or a significant personal loss. It can come across as insensitive and dismissive in those situations.

"Suck it up" implies accepting and dealing with something unpleasant, while "bite the bullet" emphasizes facing something difficult with courage and determination. The latter suggests a more proactive approach.