adjust (oneself) to someone or something

adjust (oneself) to someone or something
adjust (oneself) to someone or something
to make changes in one's opinion or attitude toward someone or something, such as a change in one's life or environment. •

Can't you adjust yourself to your new office?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

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