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What do you say when someone decides to stop doing something because it's too hard or they can't achieve anything?
They give up doing it/trying
What do you say when someone tolerates a difficult or unpleasant situation because they have no other choice?
They put up with it
What do you say when someone recovers quickly from a difficult or sad experience and becomes strong and confident again?
They bounce back
What do you say when someone is considering a decision or problem and wants to think carefully about it before making a choice?
vThey think it over
What do you say when someone delays doing something until a later time, often because they don't want to do it or because it's not convenient?
They put off doing it
What do you say when someone discovers new information or learns the truth about something?
They find out
What do you say when someone becomes unable to move or speak because they are very nervous or frightened?
They freeze up
What do you say when someone's performance or situation starts to get better after being poor or difficult?
The situation/perfomance picks up
