bend in the wind



bend in the wind

To be resilient and adaptable to harsh events or adversity in life, like the way a tree that can bend is better able to withstand heavy winds. I know you've had a lot of setbacks this year, but you have to bend in the wind and continue trying your best.
See also: bend, wind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Darya (1)DAHR-yah (Russian)Russian, Belarusian
Soile-Finnish
Avetis-Armenian
WilhelmVIL-helm (German), VEEL-khelm (Polish)German, Polish, Ancient Germanic
Dukvakha-Chechen
TaylerTAY-lərEnglish (Modern)