习以为常 (xí yǐ wéi cháng) — to be used to (something), to be accustomed to (something)
Definition
A formal idiom meaning something has become so routine it no longer feels unusual — usually with a hint of resignation or weariness. Closer in tone to 司空见惯 than to plain 习惯.
idiom
to be used to (something)to be accustomed to (something)
Examples
- 习以为常。Tā duì jiā bān yǐ jīng xí yǐ wéi cháng le.She's already used to working overtime.
- ，习以为常。Duì yú zhè zhǒng zào yīn, lín jū men zǎo jiù xí yǐ wéi cháng le.The neighbors have long been used to this kind of noise.
- 习以为常。Hěn duō rén duì wǎng shàng de jiǎ xīn wén yǐ jīng xí yǐ wéi cháng le.Many people have become accustomed to fake news online.
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