Take things as you find them
Adapt yourself to new surroundings or conditions. Another way of saying this is When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Proverbs with the word Take
Take things as they come
Deal with things as they arise.
Take the will for the deed
Give a person credit for his good intentions, even though he does not act on them. He may have been anxious to help, but circumstances have... Read more →
Give knave an inch and they will take a yard
If you grant some people a small favour, it only encourages them to take much more than they are offered. 'I told old Joe to help himself to... Read more →
Take the rough with the smooth
Don't expect your road through life to be always easy. Accept bad times philosophically.
Take the bull by the horns
In the moments of danger during a bullfight, a strong, expert matador will grasp the bull by the horns and so prevent it from tossing him. By... Read more →
Give and take
Be as ready to give as to take; to help others as you are to be helped; to make concessions as to accept them; to listen to other people's views... Read more →