Meaning
To accept or endure the results, especially negative ones, of one's actions.
Cultural Background
Often used in business meetings to show professional maturity. Used in family discussions to emphasize taking responsibility for personal choices. Can be used with a slightly sarcastic tone in informal settings. Used in formal political discourse.
Focus on the root
Remember 't-b-' means to follow, so the consequences follow the action.
Meaning
To accept or endure the results, especially negative ones, of one's actions.
Focus on the root
Remember 't-b-' means to follow, so the consequences follow the action.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
بعد خسارة المباراة، يجب على الفريق ____.
The team must accept the consequences of losing.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesبعد خسارة المباراة، يجب على الفريق ____.
The team must accept the consequences of losing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsUsually, yes. It implies a burden.
Related Phrases
دفع الثمن
synonymTo pay the price
تحمل المسؤولية
similarTo take responsibility
