Definition
To put up with something; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
Origins
Probably a variation of the expression suck up your chest, meaning roughly compose yourself, bear your troubles, stand tall, and proceed.
In Context
- "Some students suck it up and meet the challenge. Others look around wildly for someone to blame."
Also Said As
- be a man
- deal with it
- grin and bear it
- lump it
- man up
- push through it
- save the drama for your mama
- take it like a man