What is a single word or idiom for overcoming a trying situation?
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Recently, my office friend was burned due to a shortcircuit in a switchboard. So, I want to give them some positive message. E.g. –
Must be a trying situation for you guys. Take care guys! I hope you ___ this situation.
I want to use some idiom or a word. Closest I found is overcome, but I don't feel like using it.
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Recently, my office friend was burned due to a shortcircuit in a switchboard. So, I want to give them some positive message. E.g. –
Must be a trying situation for you guys. Take care guys! I hope you ___ this situation.
I want to use some idiom or a word. Closest I found is overcome, but I don't feel like using it.
single-word-requests idiom-requests
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What is wrong with overcome that you don't want to use it? Without knowing what kind of word you're looking for, we would just be guessing.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
@JasonBassford I always use the word overcome. So, I want different word or idiom to express same thought.
– GATECSE
yesterday
The single word that I believe is the closest in meaning to overcome is surmount. However, I can't provide that as an answer, because it would sound strange if put into your sentence.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
add a comment |
Recently, my office friend was burned due to a shortcircuit in a switchboard. So, I want to give them some positive message. E.g. –
Must be a trying situation for you guys. Take care guys! I hope you ___ this situation.
I want to use some idiom or a word. Closest I found is overcome, but I don't feel like using it.
single-word-requests idiom-requests
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Chappo
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Recently, my office friend was burned due to a shortcircuit in a switchboard. So, I want to give them some positive message. E.g. –
Must be a trying situation for you guys. Take care guys! I hope you ___ this situation.
I want to use some idiom or a word. Closest I found is overcome, but I don't feel like using it.
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What is wrong with overcome that you don't want to use it? Without knowing what kind of word you're looking for, we would just be guessing.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
@JasonBassford I always use the word overcome. So, I want different word or idiom to express same thought.
– GATECSE
yesterday
The single word that I believe is the closest in meaning to overcome is surmount. However, I can't provide that as an answer, because it would sound strange if put into your sentence.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
add a comment |
What is wrong with overcome that you don't want to use it? Without knowing what kind of word you're looking for, we would just be guessing.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
@JasonBassford I always use the word overcome. So, I want different word or idiom to express same thought.
– GATECSE
yesterday
The single word that I believe is the closest in meaning to overcome is surmount. However, I can't provide that as an answer, because it would sound strange if put into your sentence.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
What is wrong with overcome that you don't want to use it? Without knowing what kind of word you're looking for, we would just be guessing.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
What is wrong with overcome that you don't want to use it? Without knowing what kind of word you're looking for, we would just be guessing.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
@JasonBassford I always use the word overcome. So, I want different word or idiom to express same thought.
– GATECSE
yesterday
@JasonBassford I always use the word overcome. So, I want different word or idiom to express same thought.
– GATECSE
yesterday
The single word that I believe is the closest in meaning to overcome is surmount. However, I can't provide that as an answer, because it would sound strange if put into your sentence.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
The single word that I believe is the closest in meaning to overcome is surmount. However, I can't provide that as an answer, because it would sound strange if put into your sentence.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
add a comment |
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I would recommend
TO COPE WITH.
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary :
cope
intransitive verb
1a: to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties —
often used with with
// to cope with the demands of her schedule
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user307254user307254
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I'll wait for few more suggestion.
– GATECSE
yesterday
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You might try get through or come through with an adverb at the end to emphasize how you want them to get through it. Both phrasal verbs imply dealing with a difficult situation.
"I hope you get through this situation [quickly/easily/alright/soon]."
answered yesterday
KatyKaty
2345
+1 I would use use get through myself.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
add a comment |
The word/phrase would depend on the writer's personality and emotions at the time of writing. A few more alternatives could be listed as follows:
- comprehend
- surpass
- transcend
- comprehend and transcend
answered yesterday
dry leafdry leaf
1593
add a comment |
A higher purpose of a mistake that harms us is learning, so in this particular case I will use the verb to learn, instead of to overcome. Overcoming not necessarily makes you grow from your mistakes, and learning is always the most positive outcome from an error. Therefore if I were you, I will tell to your friend:
I hope you will learn from this situation so it won't happen again.
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I think that "I hope you will learn from this situation" could easily be taken as patronizing or condescending rather than supportive.
– KillingTime
yesterday
1
If you assume that OP's friend was culprit, then you are correct. But, I don't see that OP mentioned it anywhere in his/her description that the friend intentionally or playfully short-circuited the switchboard.
– Ubi hatt
yesterday
add a comment |
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I would recommend
TO COPE WITH.
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary :
cope
intransitive verb
1a: to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties —
often used with with
// to cope with the demands of her schedule
answered yesterday
user307254user307254
5,3802518
I'll wait for few more suggestion.
– GATECSE
yesterday
add a comment |
I would recommend
TO COPE WITH.
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary :
cope
intransitive verb
1a: to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties —
often used with with
// to cope with the demands of her schedule
answered yesterday
user307254user307254
5,3802518
I'll wait for few more suggestion.
– GATECSE
yesterday
add a comment |
I would recommend
TO COPE WITH.
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary :
cope
intransitive verb
1a: to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties —
often used with with
// to cope with the demands of her schedule
answered yesterday
user307254user307254
5,3802518
I would recommend
TO COPE WITH.
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary :
cope
intransitive verb
1a: to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties —
often used with with
// to cope with the demands of her schedule
answered yesterday
user307254user307254
5,3802518
answered yesterday
user307254user307254
5,3802518
answered yesterday
user307254user307254
5,3802518
answered yesterday
user307254user307254
5,3802518
5,3802518
I'll wait for few more suggestion.
– GATECSE
yesterday
add a comment |
I'll wait for few more suggestion.
– GATECSE
yesterday
I'll wait for few more suggestion.
– GATECSE
yesterday
I'll wait for few more suggestion.
– GATECSE
yesterday
add a comment |
You might try get through or come through with an adverb at the end to emphasize how you want them to get through it. Both phrasal verbs imply dealing with a difficult situation.
"I hope you get through this situation [quickly/easily/alright/soon]."
answered yesterday
KatyKaty
2345
+1 I would use use get through myself.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
add a comment |
You might try get through or come through with an adverb at the end to emphasize how you want them to get through it. Both phrasal verbs imply dealing with a difficult situation.
"I hope you get through this situation [quickly/easily/alright/soon]."
answered yesterday
KatyKaty
2345
+1 I would use use get through myself.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
add a comment |
You might try get through or come through with an adverb at the end to emphasize how you want them to get through it. Both phrasal verbs imply dealing with a difficult situation.
"I hope you get through this situation [quickly/easily/alright/soon]."
answered yesterday
KatyKaty
2345
You might try get through or come through with an adverb at the end to emphasize how you want them to get through it. Both phrasal verbs imply dealing with a difficult situation.
"I hope you get through this situation [quickly/easily/alright/soon]."
answered yesterday
KatyKaty
2345
answered yesterday
KatyKaty
2345
answered yesterday
KatyKaty
2345
answered yesterday
KatyKaty
2345
2345
+1 I would use use get through myself.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
add a comment |
+1 I would use use get through myself.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
+1 I would use use get through myself.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
+1 I would use use get through myself.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
add a comment |
The word/phrase would depend on the writer's personality and emotions at the time of writing. A few more alternatives could be listed as follows:
- comprehend
- surpass
- transcend
- comprehend and transcend
answered yesterday
dry leafdry leaf
1593
add a comment |
The word/phrase would depend on the writer's personality and emotions at the time of writing. A few more alternatives could be listed as follows:
- comprehend
- surpass
- transcend
- comprehend and transcend
answered yesterday
dry leafdry leaf
1593
add a comment |
The word/phrase would depend on the writer's personality and emotions at the time of writing. A few more alternatives could be listed as follows:
- comprehend
- surpass
- transcend
- comprehend and transcend
answered yesterday
dry leafdry leaf
1593
The word/phrase would depend on the writer's personality and emotions at the time of writing. A few more alternatives could be listed as follows:
- comprehend
- surpass
- transcend
- comprehend and transcend
answered yesterday
dry leafdry leaf
1593
answered yesterday
dry leafdry leaf
1593
answered yesterday
dry leafdry leaf
1593
answered yesterday
dry leafdry leaf
1593
1593
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add a comment |
A higher purpose of a mistake that harms us is learning, so in this particular case I will use the verb to learn, instead of to overcome. Overcoming not necessarily makes you grow from your mistakes, and learning is always the most positive outcome from an error. Therefore if I were you, I will tell to your friend:
I hope you will learn from this situation so it won't happen again.
answered yesterday
cilufaragcilufarag
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I think that "I hope you will learn from this situation" could easily be taken as patronizing or condescending rather than supportive.
– KillingTime
yesterday
1
If you assume that OP's friend was culprit, then you are correct. But, I don't see that OP mentioned it anywhere in his/her description that the friend intentionally or playfully short-circuited the switchboard.
– Ubi hatt
yesterday
add a comment |
A higher purpose of a mistake that harms us is learning, so in this particular case I will use the verb to learn, instead of to overcome. Overcoming not necessarily makes you grow from your mistakes, and learning is always the most positive outcome from an error. Therefore if I were you, I will tell to your friend:
I hope you will learn from this situation so it won't happen again.
answered yesterday
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I think that "I hope you will learn from this situation" could easily be taken as patronizing or condescending rather than supportive.
– KillingTime
yesterday
1
If you assume that OP's friend was culprit, then you are correct. But, I don't see that OP mentioned it anywhere in his/her description that the friend intentionally or playfully short-circuited the switchboard.
– Ubi hatt
yesterday
add a comment |
A higher purpose of a mistake that harms us is learning, so in this particular case I will use the verb to learn, instead of to overcome. Overcoming not necessarily makes you grow from your mistakes, and learning is always the most positive outcome from an error. Therefore if I were you, I will tell to your friend:
I hope you will learn from this situation so it won't happen again.
answered yesterday
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11
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A higher purpose of a mistake that harms us is learning, so in this particular case I will use the verb to learn, instead of to overcome. Overcoming not necessarily makes you grow from your mistakes, and learning is always the most positive outcome from an error. Therefore if I were you, I will tell to your friend:
I hope you will learn from this situation so it won't happen again.
answered yesterday
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2
I think that "I hope you will learn from this situation" could easily be taken as patronizing or condescending rather than supportive.
– KillingTime
yesterday
1
If you assume that OP's friend was culprit, then you are correct. But, I don't see that OP mentioned it anywhere in his/her description that the friend intentionally or playfully short-circuited the switchboard.
– Ubi hatt
yesterday
add a comment |
2
I think that "I hope you will learn from this situation" could easily be taken as patronizing or condescending rather than supportive.
– KillingTime
yesterday
1
If you assume that OP's friend was culprit, then you are correct. But, I don't see that OP mentioned it anywhere in his/her description that the friend intentionally or playfully short-circuited the switchboard.
– Ubi hatt
yesterday
2
2
I think that "I hope you will learn from this situation" could easily be taken as patronizing or condescending rather than supportive.
– KillingTime
yesterday
I think that "I hope you will learn from this situation" could easily be taken as patronizing or condescending rather than supportive.
– KillingTime
yesterday
1
1
If you assume that OP's friend was culprit, then you are correct. But, I don't see that OP mentioned it anywhere in his/her description that the friend intentionally or playfully short-circuited the switchboard.
– Ubi hatt
yesterday
If you assume that OP's friend was culprit, then you are correct. But, I don't see that OP mentioned it anywhere in his/her description that the friend intentionally or playfully short-circuited the switchboard.
– Ubi hatt
yesterday
add a comment |
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What is wrong with overcome that you don't want to use it? Without knowing what kind of word you're looking for, we would just be guessing.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday
@JasonBassford I always use the word overcome. So, I want different word or idiom to express same thought.
– GATECSE
yesterday
The single word that I believe is the closest in meaning to overcome is surmount. However, I can't provide that as an answer, because it would sound strange if put into your sentence.
– Jason Bassford
yesterday