bitter pill to swallow

Noun

Meaning

(figuratively) Something unpleasant that must be accepted or endured.
Synonyms: difficult pill to swallow, hard pill to swallow

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

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Close letter words and terms

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