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Meaning of if you can't lick them, join them | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Phrase. [C2]

Examples

“"It don't pay to worry and try to change the world," he pointed out. "I always say take things the way they are. If you can't lick 'em, join 'em."”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen if you don't mind me saying if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging if you fly with the crows, you get shot with the crows if you go far enough left, you get your guns back if you know what I mean