THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Take something in your stride
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
To deal calmly with a difficulty without letting it disrupt you greatly.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- She took the room change in her stride and began the lesson on time.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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To deal calmly with a difficulty without letting it disrupt you greatly.
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Take something in your stride — To deal calmly with a difficulty without letting it disrupt you greatly.
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To deal calmly with a difficulty without letting it disrupt you greatly.
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When to use it
Use it to praise a calm response to a setback, surprise or criticism. It suits everyday and workplace conversation.
More examples in context
- We took the delay in our stride and used the time to check our notes.
- He is learning to take feedback in his stride.
Usage note
In US English, you can omit the possessive: “take it in stride.” Replace something with the actual difficulty, and match your to the subject.
A short conversation
A: Was Leena upset when the projector failed?
B: No, she took it in her stride and used the whiteboard.
A: That was a calm response.
One more practice question
Who takes a setback in their stride?
A. Someone who responds calmly and carries on effectively.
B. Someone who becomes so upset that they cannot continue.
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A. The person manages the difficulty without being greatly disrupted.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.