Synonyms

gut it out

Idioms

Also, tough it out. Show pluck and perseverance in the face of opposition or adversity. For example, I know it's hard but we'll just have to gut it out, or His boss has a terrible temper, but Joe is determined to tough it out. The first term dates from the mid-1900s; the variant was first recorded in 1860.

Example Sentences

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I can officially retire from my employer at age 55, but I’m not sure I can gut it out until then.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

These are major white-collar criminals who could’ve continued to gut it out in home confinement.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

Peterson would gut it out in an effort characteristic of a USC career spent fitting in wherever he was needed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2023

Left tackle Trent Williams, who was trying to gut it out after surgery for a dislocated right thumb, won’t play.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2018

“We’re just going to have to gut it out, but I feel very good about where we are here in Virginia.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2016

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