take something in one's stride: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  General Englishneutral
  • To deal with a difficulty, criticism, or setback calmly and effectively, without becoming upset or disturbed.
  • To manage a challenge with composure and apparent ease.

  Examples

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  • Despite the harsh criticism from her peers, Emily took it in her stride and continued working confidently.

    Malgré les critiques sévères de ses pairs, Emily les a prises avec calme et a continué à travailler avec confiance.

  • When the presentation didn’t go as planned, the speaker took the setback in his stride and answered questions calmly.

    Lorsque la présentation ne s’est pas déroulée comme prévu, l’orateur a géré le revers avec sang-froid et a répondu calmement aux questions.

  • I’ve learned to take negative feedback in my stride rather than letting it get me down.

    J'ai appris à accepter les critiques négatives sans me laisser abattre.