accept the fact that

idiom

: to admit that (something is so)
He has to accept the fact that his baseball career is over.

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The privileged class must accept the fact that their behavior is bad for everyone, including themselves. Jeff Smith, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025 That said, people should accept the fact that not everyone is invited to everything. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025

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“Accept the fact that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accept%20the%20fact%20that. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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