Facing up to something hard B1
When you finally stop dodging it and admit how things really are.
Admitting how it really is
face the truth B2 — accept realityA: I don't think I did well in the interview.
B: Maybe it's time to face the truth and look for other opportunities.
face reality B2 — accept the truthA: I keep hoping things will go back to how they were.
B: Sometimes you just have to face reality and move on.
Describing being overwhelmed
lose control — cannot manageA: Why was Sarah so upset at the meeting?
B: She just lost control and started shouting at everyone.
put through B2 — make someone experience something difficultA: I heard your team had to work all weekend.
B: Yeah, our boss put us through some tough deadlines.
sort out C1 — resolve personal issuesA: You seem really stressed lately. Everything okay?
B: Not really. I think I just need a few days to sort myself out.
No more pretending
Claire: I keep telling myself it'll sort itself out, but I think I need to face the truth.
Sam: It's been eating away at you for weeks. You can't keep dodging it.
Claire: I know. Time to face reality and just have the conversation.
Sam: Good on you. You'll feel a lot lighter once it's out in the open.
Holding it together
Jack: When she told me, I nearly lost control — I was that close to losing it completely.
Nadia: That whole business really put you through it, didn't it?
Jack: It did. But I'm slowly starting to sort out my head, bit by bit.
Nadia: That's the main thing. No rush — take it at your own pace.