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Mangiare la minestra fredda

to accept unpleasant conditions

Literal Translation

"To eat cold soup"

What it means

To accept unpleasant conditions without complaint

Example in context

"Non ti piacciono le condizioni? Dovrai mangiare la minestra fredda."

"You do not like the conditions? You will have to accept it whether you like it or not."

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