bear up

verb

1. intr, adverb to endure cheerfully

Idioms and Phrases

Endure, face a hardship, as in Jane found it hard to bear up under the strain of her father's illness . This term is also used as an imperative, as in Bear up—the trip's almost over . [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

One of them is that visitors should "never try to photograph a bear up close".

From BBC

"Was it because you had no answers to give to the police that would bear up to scrutiny?"

From BBC

She said their sons are "bearing up well" and thanked people for their support and kindness.

From BBC

“Yes. I’m sure it feels very hard. But you will need to learn to bear up, if you want to be a mother.”

From Literature

Residents bear up as best they can, but are exasperated as well.

From New York Times