embrace the suck
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Meaning · English
To consciously accept or appreciate something that is extremely unpleasant but unavoidable.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
So go ahead and embrace the suck of the first mile or so, you'll be through it soon enough.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “embrace the suck” mean?
To consciously accept or appreciate something that is extremely unpleasant but unavoidable.
Is “embrace the suck” formal or informal?
embrace the suck is generally slang.