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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Take in stride

Hi.
"They can't take things in stride, and they're particularly infuriated if the situation seems somehow unjust: for example, being corrected for a minor mistake."

'take things in stride' means 'deal with things cold-bloodedly'?

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I would not phrase it that way, since 'cold-blooded' has very negative connotations: many murders are done cold-bloodedly. Take in stride = accept calmly; accept or deal with, without great concern, interruption or hesitation.

— Mister Micawber

  • I would not phrase it that way, since 'cold-blooded' has very negative connotations: many murders are done cold-bloodedly.
  • Take in stride = accept calmly; accept or deal with, without great concern, interruption or hesitation.
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I would not phrase it that way, since 'cold-blooded' has very negative connotations: many murders are done cold-bloodedly. Take in stride = accept calmly; accept or deal with, without great concern, interruption or hesitation.
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great concern, interruption or hesitation?

'With peace of mind'?
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Yes, sort of, but 'peace of mind' refers to an inner calmness derived from contemplation, not external stimuli.
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