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
DukeDOOKEnglish
Agnetaahng-NE-tah Swedish
GunturGOON-toorIndonesian
Aylen-Native American, Mapuche
Ilar-Welsh
Aldegondaahl-də-KHAWN-dahDutch