in stride

The phrase "in stride" is often used to describe someone's calm and composed reaction to challenges or unexpected events.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, idiomatic)To handle a difficult or unexpected situation calmly and without becoming upset.

Example

  • She took the criticism in stride and continued her work without any fuss.
  • Even when faced with sudden changes, he managed to take everything in stride.

B2General

(informal, idiomatic)To continue an activity without being disrupted by obstacles or difficulties.

Example

  • Despite the heavy rain, the marathon runners took it in stride and kept going.
  • He encountered several issues but took them in stride and finished the project on time.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in stride":

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