play the hand (one) is dealt



play the hand (one) is dealt

To accept, deal with, and make the most of one's current situation or circumstances; to make use of that which one is afforded or has available. I know you feel unsatisfied with your life at the moment, but we all have to play the hand we're dealt. Just keep working hard and things are bound to improve! I never asked to be responsible for the business, but I'm going to play the hand I was dealt.
See also: dealt, hand, play

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Edie['i:di]
Agam-Hebrew
GarvanGAHR-vanIrish
Francescu-Corsican
GaiusGAH-yoos (Ancient Roman), GAH-yuws (Ancient Roman), GIE-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Margaid-Manx