play a tough hand
play a tough hand
To accept, deal with, and make the most of a difficult situation or circumstances. Alex has played a tough hand with great poise, as she has continued to excel in school despite the sudden death of her mother. Zack's sure had to play a tough hand this year. He started it with a divorce and ended it in a full leg cast.
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