Phrasal verb
bear up under
Meanings
to endure hardship, pressure, or difficulty without giving up
Definition
To bear up under something means to endure a difficult situation without giving up.
To bear up under something is to stay strong and keep going when you are under pressure or facing trouble. It suggests coping with stress, pain, or hardship without collapsing emotionally. People often use it to describe resilience during a challenging period.
Examples
- I tried to bear up under the long delays and stay patient.
- She had to bear up under a lot of criticism during the project.
- They bore up under the heat and finished the hike before sunset.
- He is bearing up under the pressure of the new job fairly well.
Common mistake
Learners often omit "under" and say "bear up the pressure," but the correct form is "bear up under pressure."
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