General
embrace the suck
What does embrace the suck mean?
An exhortation to accept a miserable, uncomfortable, or difficult situation as unavoidable and get on with the mission rather than complain.
"It's going to rain all week on this field problem — embrace the suck."
Origin
US military slang, widely used during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'embrace the suck' mean?
It means to accept a miserable, unavoidable situation and push on with the mission instead of complaining about it.
Where does 'embrace the suck' come from?
It's US military slang that became widely used during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
How do you use 'embrace the suck'?
Say it to yourself or others facing unavoidable hardship, e.g. 'It'll rain all week out here — embrace the suck.' It has also crossed over into civilian and fitness use.
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