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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pill, swallow. / Something to be accepted or tolerated.

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pill to swallow

Source Word

pill to swallow

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pill, swallow. / Something to be accepted or tolerated.

Japanese Meaning

受け入れがたくとも、仕方なく認めなければならない現実や事実。 / （比喩的に）受け入れざるをえない、苦い真実や困難な状況。

The nurse gave me a small pill to swallow with a glass of water before the surgery.

看護師は手術前に、コップ一杯の水と一緒に飲み込むための小さな錠剤を渡してくれた。

Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pill, swallow.

Sense（2）

Something to be accepted or tolerated.

pills to swallow

（ plural ）