bitter pill

Speech parts

1. bitter pill - Noun

2. bitter pill - Phrase

Meaning

(figuratively) Ellipsis of bitter pill to swallow.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bitter,‎ pill.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

wormwood infliction crown of thorns night terror astringence enervative destituteness

Antonyms

thanksgiving ponce

Examples

But she said it’s a bitter pill to swallow. Source: Internet

It was an extremely bitter pill to swallow after Porvasnik, Jessica McRae, Chloe Mc-Kinzie and Rachel Horvath were a combined 6 over Saturday on the par-4 18th. Source: Internet

The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the Redmen, who were the better side for the majority of the contest. Source: Internet

For 38 years people in Ely have had to swallow a bitter pill. Source: Internet

It was a bitter pill to swallow, as the game had been targeted as a possible three-pointer, a golden chance to narrow the gap on their nearest rivals in the race for premier league survival. Source: Internet

Njisane’s performance is still a bitter pill to swallow because he looked like he had what it took. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

bitter pill

Close letter words and terms

bitter pea bitter pecan bitter pignut bitter pill to swallow bitter pit Bitter plate