suck it up

To cope with something unpleasant without complaining--usually because you have no choice.

Supposed to be pilot slang. If you vomit into your mask, you'd better suck it up. Otherwise, you can inhale it and die.

Bob's car needed a new engine. He couldn't afford an new one, so he had to suck it up.

by Darwinfish March 07, 2004