come to terms with

come to terms with (someone or something)

To begin to or make an effort to understand, accept, and deal with a difficult or problematic person, thing, or situation. I should have the report ready for you by this afternoon, I just need to come to terms with this new software update first. I've tried, but I just can't come to terms with Amy, she's totally out of control! She's been living in Alaska for four years, but she still can't come to terms with how cold it gets here each winter.

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come to terms with

come to accept a new and painful or difficult event or situation.

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come to terms with

1. To come to accept; become reconciled to: finally came to terms with his lack of talent.

2. To reach mutual agreement: The warring factions have at last come to terms.

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