roll with the punches

phrase

1
: to move so as to lessen the impact of blows
2
: to adjust to things as they happen

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Creatively and professionally, his modus operandi seems to be rolling with the punches and not overthinking things. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026 But the 29-year-old artist, whose real name is Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, works better just rolling with the punches. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Quinlan said, for now, their focus is on rolling with the punches and keeping customers caffeinated. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 To her credit, Buonantony rolled with the punches and laughed it off with her colleagues after the fact. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll with the punches

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“Roll with the punches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20with%20the%20punches. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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