She has been working long hours and taking many risks. I guess she's learnt to ________.
live with it
They didn't agree, but as government employees they had to _________.
toe the line
Don't be afraid to ________ and take a bit of a risk at work.
stick your neck out
Most countries have signed the treaty but some are reluctant to _______.
fall into line
Although purple is the colour of the year and all the fashion industry seems to have forgotten there are other colours, this designer has decided to ______ and make yellow clothes.
swim against the current / tide
It's better not to_________ when you first start a job. Just learn the ropes and follow the rules until you understand the company better.
rock the boat
Women are now aware of their rights and are prepared to _______ their employers.
stand up to
I really ___________ when I was in college with some radical opinions, but as I've grown older I've found myself falling more in line with other people's way of thinking.
swam against the tide / current
When you get arthritis at your age, it’s just something you just have _______.
to live with
I'm not surprised he left the company. He never really _________ and had many arguments with his colleagues.
fitted in
She _________ her boss when he accused her of arriving late and leaving work early.
stood up to
When people begin to accept and __________ what has happened, they are enabled to handle it and grow through the experience.
face up to
I tried so hard to ________, but the other staff there were reluctant to accept me.
fit in
The old house ________ perfectly with the countryside.
blends in
Just try to relax and _______. It is too tiring to fight this general trend.
go with the flow
I think you should have your car looked at by a mechanic before your big road trip. Better to _________ than end up stuck in the middle of nowhere!
play it safe
We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one _______ from the rest.
stood out
The old house ________ perfectly with the countryside.
blends in
He kept his feelings to himself, not wanting to _________. He didn't want the others to misinterpret his criticism.
rock the boat
After spending several years in jail, it is hardly surprising that companies don't offer him a job; he might as well __________.
face up to it
I’m really _________ by investing my money in this idea.
sticking my neck out
If you are new in this industry, it's best to ______ than take risks.
play it safe
Teachers are expected to _________ the new regulations.
fall in line with
She's exactly the type of person we need in our department - she should_______ perfectly.
fit in
If you want to get ahead, you’d better learn to _______. In this company, the managers should do what is expected without causing trouble.
toe the line
My best friend emigrated to Canada and did her best to _________: she has entirely adopted the local customs and even cooks "Canadian style".
blend in
There's nothing I can do about the problem, so I might as well __________.
go with the flow
He always __________ in a crowd: he was 2 meters tall and very smartly dressed.
stood out
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