lump it
phrase
informal
: to accept or allow something unpleasant or unwanted
—usually used in the phrase like it or lump it
Like it or lump it, the new law goes into effect today.
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“Lump it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20it. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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