ride with the punches en · VERB
Meanings
- (intransitive, of a boxer) To deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body quickly.
- (broadly, figuratively, intransitive) To cope with adversity by being flexible in attitude.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ridden with the punches | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| riding with the punches | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| rode with the punches | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| rides with the punches | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
take on the chin · go with the flow · take things as they come