bend with the wind



bend with 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 with the wind and continue trying your best.
See also: bend, wind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WubbeVUB-bə (Dutch), WUB-bə (Dutch)Frisian, Dutch
JazminJAZ-minEnglish (Modern)
Khayriyya-Arabic
Franci-Hungarian
CynthiaSIN-thee-ə (English)English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Eluf-Danish