What this means is that when faced with difficulties and adversity, those who are mentally and physically resilient do not give up, but formulate an effective and disciplined plan of action which they initiate and carry through to a successful conclusion.

"Despite getting stuck with the fallout from Malcolm's fuck-up, Nick got everything sorted inside of a week!"
"Yeah, when the going gets tough, the tough get going."

When the going gets tough, the tough get going by AKACroatalin April 3, 2015

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Gets up my nose

An expression of annoyance or disgust from the South West of England, and can be applied to just about anything from physical objects and people to ideas and opinions. It originated quite literally from something getting into the nasal passages and causing pain, irritation and aggravation. From there its use expanded to cover just about anything that causes annoyance, exasperation or discomfort. It is now used widely throughout the UK.

That twat Malcolm really gets up my nose.

Gets up my nose by AKACroatalin June 22, 2015

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Gatsbying

Posting to social media and then waiting for that one specific person to check it out. The modern day equivalent of Gatsby throwing elaborate parties seeking Daisy’s attention.

“I’ve been Gatsbying all day, but she still hasn’t seen my snaps yet”

Gatsbying by riseandlavato February 19, 2018

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