farsi forza

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to make oneself strength”.

Verb

fàrsi forza (first-person singular present mi fàccio forza, first-person singular past historic mi féci forza, past participle fàtto forza, first-person singular imperfect mi facévo forza, second-person singular imperative fàtti forza)

1. to try to bear adversity; to have courage; to be strong

   Synonyms: avere coraggio, essere forte

   non lasciarti trascinare così, fatti forza!

   don't get dragged around like that, be strong!

2. to bring oneself to do something unpleasant; to bite the bullet; to suck it up

   Synonyms: sforzarsi, forzarsi, costringersi, obbligarsi, imporsi

   sebbene non volevo darglielo, mi sono fatta forza

   although I didn't want to give it to him, I bit the bullet