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takes something in stride

takes something in stride is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take something in stride.

Meaning of take something in stride

Verb

take something in stride (third-person singular simple present takes something in stride, present participle taking something in stride, simple past took something in stride, past participle taken something in stride)

  1. (US, idiomatic) To cope with something unfortunate without much effort; to accept or manage difficulties well.
    • And mama used to say "Take your time, young man!" / And mama used to say "Don't you rush to get old!" / And mama used to say "Take it in your stride!" / And mama used to say "Live your life!"1982, Junior, “Mama Used to Say”, in Ji

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What is takes something in stride the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes something in stride is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take something in stride.

Words near takes something in stride in the dictionary

  1. takes someone's place
  2. takes someone's word for it
  3. takes something as it comes
  4. takes something as read
  5. takes something in one's stride
  6. takes something in stride
  7. takes something off one's chest
  8. takes something off someone's hands
  9. takes something to
  10. takes something to one's grave
  11. takes stock

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