Rub Some Dirt On It

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Rub Some Dirt On It means to toughen up or deal with a difficult situation without complaint or seeking sympathy. It implies that one should simply ignore their pain or discomfort and carry on without fussing over it.

Example 1:
Friend 1: “I failed my math test today. I’m so upset!”
Friend 2: “Rub some dirt on it, man. It’s just one test. Study harder next time.”

Example 2:
Player 1: “I got an injury during the game. It really hurts!”
Player 2: “Rub some dirt on it and keep playing. We can’t afford to lose.”

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