come to terms with

The phrase "come to terms with" is commonly used in English to describe both emotional acceptance and reaching an agreement.

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Definition

B2Emotional Adjustment

(idiomatic)To accept and learn to live with a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

She finally came to terms with the loss of her pet.

B2Conflict Resolution

(idiomatic)To reach a mutual understanding or agreement after a period of negotiation.

Example

The two companies came to terms with the new contract.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come to terms with":

come to grips get to grips with reckon with at peace with deal with get one's arms around come to one's senses wrap one's head around come to a head come to settle on get over get with come into come around come to blows come to hand