idiom
bend like a willow
BEND lyk uh WIL-oh
bɛnd laɪk ə ˈwɪloʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
bendlikeawillow
Dictionary meaning
To be flexible and adaptable under pressure.
Examples
- Great managers bend like willows rather than snap under stress.
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