Take the rough with the smooth meaning
What does the saying 'Take the rough with the smooth' mean?
Idiom: Take the rough with the smooth
Meaning:
People say that you have to take the rough with the smooth, meaning that you have to be prepared to accept the disadvantages as well of the advantages of something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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