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I was ! When I said 'it's a bitter pill to swallow' I really meant it's a situation that’s unpleasant and difficult to accept.

OK, I see! You're saying I'm finding Daisy's promotion hard to accept?

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It's tough but that's the way things are. Let's hear some more examples of this phrase in action.

Examples

When John found out about his wife's affair with his best friend, it was a bitter pill to swallow.

It was a bitter pill to swallow knowing that my older sister finished the race quicker than me.

My friend has booked the same flights as me for half the price – it's a bitter pill to swallow!

在英语里，表达 a bitter pill to swallow 的意思是“不得不吞的苦药、苦果，必须接受的严酷现实”。也就是说，就算不喜欢、不同意、不赞同也没办法，只能接受。Hmm, I like the phrase but it doesn't make me feel any better.

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You'll just have to swallow the decision ! Daisy is going to be your boss from now on.

Oh dear… I think my flu might be getting worse now… 我还是把药吃了吧。Yuk, that really was bitter!

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I think two tablets are enough for now . Maybe you should take tomorrow off work.

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Bye!

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