Something that is certain to happen, whether one likes it or not

Etymology:

  • The phrase originated in the 19th century. What does the word “lump” in the expression come from? Perhaps it might have come from verb that belongs to British language and dialect that is “to lump” means to resent, to be grouchy, and to be cranky and gloomy. Anything that is bound to happen, is for people either they can accept it, or they may not like it but they cannot do anything about it because it is bound to happen.
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The examiner said to the late comers that they have limited time whether they like it or lump it.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

Additional definitions for 'Like it or Lump it':

like it or lump itTo accept a situation whether one agrees with it or not.
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شئنا أم المقطوع به

l'aime ou le regroupe

leuk vinden of klonteren

liker det eller klump det

lubisz to lub zrób bryłkę

gilla det eller klumpa det

beğenmek ya da toparlamak

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