既来之 (jì lái zhī) — (idiom) since one has come, one may as well accept the situation and settle down
Definition
First half of the chengyu 既来之，则安之: 'since you're already here, accept it and settle in.' The full saying captures a pragmatic, make-the-best-of-it attitude.
idiom
since one has comeone may as well accept the situation and settle down
Examples
- ："既来之，，。"Tā shuō: " jì lái zhī, zé ān zhī, bié dān xīn le. "He said: "Since you're here, you might as well settle down; don't worry."
- ，既来之，，。Zài mò shēng de chéng shì, jì lái zhī, zé ān zhī, màn màn shì yìng.In a strange city, since you're here, take your time to adapt.
- ，既来之，。Jì rán yǐ jīng lái le, jiù jì lái zhī ba, bié xiǎng tài duō.Since you've already come, just accept it and don't overthink.
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