Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is thoughtful, emotional, and very human. It’s “come to terms with.”
One more time: “come to terms with.”
At first, it was difficult to accept. She kept thinking about it, questioning it, trying to change it.
But over time, she slowly began to come to terms with it.
So what does “come to terms with” mean? To “come to terms with something” means to gradually accept a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
It’s not immediate. It takes time. Let’s listen to some examples. After a big life change, people often need time to come to terms with what has happened.
Sometimes we try to resist reality. But eventually, we begin to understand it and accept it.
Even small things, like a mistake or a disappointment, can take time to process.
Coming to terms with something doesn’t mean you agree with it. It simply means
you accept that it’s real.
And sometimes, that acceptance is the beginning of peace.
Now it’s your turn: Is there something in your life that you are still trying to come to terms with?
Thanks for listening to Daily English. Be patient with yourself, and see you tomorrow.