took 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