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take things as they come

TAYK THINGZ az they KUM

teɪk θɪŋz æz ðeɪ kʌm

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Syllable breakdown

takethingsastheycome

Dictionary meaning

deal with situations as they arise rather than planning or worrying in advance; be flexible and responsive to changing circumstances

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