come to terms with
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come to terms with (third-person singular simple present comes to terms with, present participle coming to terms with, simple past came to terms with, past participle come to terms with)
- (idiomatic) To resolve a conflict with.
- She finally came to terms with her addictions at her third rehab clinic and rarely drank again.
- (idiomatic) To accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful.
- Until he comes to terms with the likelihood of failure, he will not succeed.
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resolve a conflict with
accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful
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