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What does “come to terms with (something)” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
To gradually accept something difficult
“It took him a while to come to terms with the news.”
From the C1 lesson Under the Weather (health and feeling better).
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What does “come to terms with (something)” mean?
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