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bitter pill to swallow

bitter pill to swallow

Meaning

An unpleasant truth or result that must be accepted.

Usage example

Use "bitter pill to swallow" to describe a situation where an unpleasant truth or result that must be accepted.

Cultural context

A common English idiom included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

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