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To roll with the punches means to handle difficulties calmly and adapt instead of fighting them. A person who rolls with the punches accepts that problems happen and keeps going without getting upset or stuck.
The phrase comes from boxing. A boxer can lessen the impact of a punch by moving with it rather than taking the full force directly.
The phrase comes from boxing. A boxer can lessen the impact of a punch by moving with it rather than taking the full force directly.
The travel plans kept changing, but she decided to roll with the punches and enjoy the trip anyway.