How do you use "roll with the punches" in a sentence?

In this business, you learn to roll with the punches. She's had to roll with the punches after the divorce. You can't control everything - just roll with the punches.

roll with the punches

Q: What does "roll with the punches" mean?

adapt to difficulties To adjust to setbacks without being overwhelmed. From boxing where moving with a punch reduces its impact.

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Significado: adapt to difficulties

随机应变，适应困难

Adaptarse a las dificultades.

困難に順応する

어려움에 유연하게 대처하다

To adjust to setbacks without being overwhelmed. From boxing where moving with a punch reduces its impact.

在遭受挫折时不被击垮，灵活应对。源自拳击中顺着拳头的方向移动以减轻冲击力。

Ajustarse a los contratiempos sin dejarse abrumar. Proviene del boxeo, donde moverse con el golpe reduce su impacto.

挫折に打ちのめされずに対応すること。ボクシングでパンチの動きに合わせて体を動かすと衝撃が和らぐことに由来。

압도당하지 않고 역경에 적응하는 것. 복싱에서 펀치의 방향으로 함께 움직이면 충격이 줄어드는 데서 유래.

Ejemplos

In this business, you learn to roll with the punches.
在这个行业里，你得学会随机应变。
En este negocio aprendes a encajar los golpes.
この仕事では困難に柔軟に対応することを学ぶ。
이 업계에서는 어려움에 유연하게 대처하는 법을 배우게 된다.
She's had to roll with the punches after the divorce.
离婚后她不得不学会逆来顺受。
Tras el divorcio ha tenido que encajar los golpes.
離婚後、彼女は逆境に耐えなければならなかった。
이혼 후 그녀는 역경에 굴하지 않고 버텨야 했다.
You can't control everything - just roll with the punches.
你不可能掌控一切——随遇而安吧。
No puedes controlarlo todo; simplemente encaja los golpes.
すべてはコントロールできない。なるようになるさ。
모든 것을 통제할 수는 없다. 그냥 상황에 맞춰 대처해라.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: resilience, advice

Tono: encouraging

✓ Correcto

Advise adaptability
建议灵活应对
Aconsejar adaptabilidad
柔軟に対応することを勧める
적응력을 조언할 때

✗ Incorrecto

When fighting back is needed
需要奋力反击时不适用
No se usa cuando hace falta luchar
反撃が必要な場面では使わない
맞서 싸워야 할 때

Origen e historia

Boxing technique - rolling your body in the direction of a punch reduces the force of impact.

Contexto cultural

Era: modern

Generation: all ages

Social background: all

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