pill to swallow
The phrase "pill to swallow" often appears in the idiom "a bitter pill to swallow," signifying a difficult or unpleasant reality that must be accepted.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)A difficult or unpleasant reality that must be accepted.
Example
- Losing the championship game was a tough pill to swallow for the team.
- Being laid off was a bitter pill to swallow, but he eventually found a better job.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pill to swallow":
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