Idiom
roll with the punches
Meanings
To adapt to difficulties or sudden changes without losing your composure.
Definition
To roll with the punches means to stay calm and adapt when problems or changes happen.
To roll with the punches means to accept setbacks without getting upset and to adjust your plans as needed. It suggests being flexible and resilient when things do not go your way. People use it when talking about coping with unexpected difficulties, criticism, or sudden changes.
Examples
- When the flight was canceled, we just rolled with the punches and took the train.
- New parents learn to roll with the punches because plans change every hour.
- He tried to roll with the punches after his proposal was rejected.
- If the schedule shifts again, we’ll roll with the punches and adjust.
- She can roll with the punches when clients change their minds at the last minute.
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