deal with — to take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːl wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My mom still deals with technology like it's a wild animal that might bite her.
- The new manager knows how to deal with difficult employees diplomatically.
- I can't deal with people who chew loudly - it's my kryptonite.
deal with
VERB[/diːl wɪð/]
to take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation
The manager calmly deals with an angry customer at the return counter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'delen' (to divide, distribute) derived from Old English 'dæl' meaning part or portion, combined with 'with' from Old English 'wið' meaning against or toward. The phrase evolved to mean managing or coping with something.
Breakdown
deal (to distribute, manage) + with (toward, against) = to manage or take action toward solving something
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom still deals with technology like it's a wild animal that might bite her.”
“The new manager knows how to deal with difficult employees diplomatically.”
“I can't deal with people who chew loudly - it's my kryptonite.”
“This research deals with the impact of social media on teenagers.”
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