Lingo

Tolerance & Resilience

12 Words

6m

1.
a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things
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used to imply that individuals who are unable to handle small setbacks or misfortunes will not be able to accomplish great things in life

The entrepreneur who quit after facing a few minor setbacks will never build a successful business, proving that a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things.

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bear and forbear
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used to encourage individuals to show patience, tolerance, and endurance while dealing with difficult situations or people, emphasizing the importance of acceptance over resistance

Success often requires us to bear and forbear through various challenges and setbacks.

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3.
bear with evil and expect good
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used to imply that one should remain patient and endure difficult or negative situations with the hope or expectation that positive outcomes or results will eventually follow

My grandfather always said the secret to a happy life is learning to bear with evil and expect good, no matter what difficulties arise.

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even a worm (will|shall|would) turn
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used to imply that all people will eventually get frustrated or fed up if they are continually wronged, even those who are very timid or obedient

The employees who were constantly mistreated and overworked finally stood up to their boss, showing that even a worm will turn when pushed too far.

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if you cannot stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
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used to imply that if someone is unable to handle the pressure or difficulties of a situation, they should remove themselves from it, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and avoiding excuses

If you're not prepared to handle the pressure, then maybe this job isn't for you.If you cannot stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

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it is a long lane that has no turning
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used to emphasize that no matter how challenging or prolonged a situation may seem, there is always the possibility of change or improvement, encouraging individuals to persevere

After months of job searching, the recent graduate was about to give up hope, but remembering that it is a long lane that has no turning encouraged her to keep trying, and eventually she landed her dream job.

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oaks may fall when reeds stand the storm
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used to suggest that adaptability and flexibility can sometimes be more advantageous than strength and power in overcoming challenges and surviving crises

The business that was able to pivot and adjust its strategy during the pandemic survived, while larger and more established companies failed, demonstrating that oaks may fall when reeds stand the storm.

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sticks and stones may break my bones
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used to imply that physical violence or insults cannot harm a person's inner self, encouraging individuals to be resilient and not let negativity or criticism bring them down

I try to stay positive and not let their negativity affect me.Sticks and stones may break my bones, but my positive attitude will never falter.

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what cannot be cured (must|should) be endured
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used to emphasize the importance of accepting and enduring circumstances that cannot be changed or resolved

The family who lost their home in a natural disaster had to live in a temporary shelter for several months, but they endured the difficult circumstances with patience and resilience, knowing that what cannot be cured must be endured.

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10.
cry with one eye and laugh with the other
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used to highlight the concept of emotional resilience, being able to acknowledge and experience different emotions without being overwhelmed by any single one

As a single mother, she had to learn to cry with one eye and laugh with the other, balancing the challenges of raising her children alone with the joy of watching them grow and thrive.

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11.
let them laugh that win
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used to suggest that individuals who are focused on their goals should not be discouraged by the laughter or ridicule of others but should instead continue to pursue their goals with determination

It's easy to get discouraged when others doubt you or laugh at your dreams, but remember that the most successful people are the ones who don't give up.Let them laugh that win, and show them what you're made of.

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hard words break no bones
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used to encourage using words thoughtfully to avoid causing emotional harm, highlighting the power of language to affect others' feelings despite not causing physical harm

The couple had an argument, but they both tried to be mindful of their language and remember that hard words break no bones.

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