bitter pill to swallow
令人不愉快但必须接受的现实或情况
口语·表示难以接受的现实
英文释义
something difficult or unpleasant to accept
例句
Failing the exam was a bitter pill to swallow, especially after all that studying.
典故来源
比喻吞下苦药丸的难受体验，形容必须接受但令人不快的现实。