to lump

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

Used in the vulgar expression, 'If you don't like it, you may lump it,' i. e. you may help yourself if you can.


"Hoity-toity!" exclaimed Mrs. Pipehin, plucking up all the ogress within her. "If she don't like it, Mr. Dombey, she must be taught to lump it."--Dombey and Son, Ch. XI.

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