bear up

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to endure cheerfully

Idioms and Phrases

Endure, face a hardship, as in Jane found it hard to bear up under the strain of her father's illness. This term is also used as an imperative, as in Bear up—the trip's almost over. [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

“A police car with an air horn or the siren, we would push the bear up out of the community. Fifteen minutes later, they were right back downtown,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

I got in my car, and I could still see the bear up ahead.

From Los Angeles Times

One of them is that visitors should "never try to photograph a bear up close".

From BBC

"Was it because you had no answers to give to the police that would bear up to scrutiny?"

From BBC

She said their sons are "bearing up well" and thanked people for their support and kindness.

From BBC