hack it
/hæk ɪt/
VERB
1. To manage or cope with a difficult situation
To deal successfully with a challenging task, situation, or set of circumstances.
1.1. Handling challenges or difficulties
Being able to deal with demanding circumstances, overcome difficulties, or keep going despite obstacles.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- flounder
- struggle
Examples
- Despite the unexpected challenges, the team pulled together and managed to hack it.
- Sometimes life throws curveballs, but with determination, you can always find a way to hack it.
1.2. Meeting expectations or performing successfully
Having the ability or competence to meet a required standard, perform a task adequately, or achieve the expected result.
Synonyms
- cut it
- cut the mustard
- make the grade
- succeed
- deliver the goods
Antonyms
Examples
- In the face of adversity, she reassured herself that she could indeed hack it and succeed.
- The new employee wondered whether he could hack it in such a demanding workplace.
Related Words
- qualify
- measure up
- meet expectations