〈惯〉 toughen one's scalp—brace oneself; force oneself to do sth. against one's will: |
| 硬着头皮顶住 brace oneself and bear it; hold out tenaciously |
| 硬着头皮,装出不在乎的样子 brazen it out and pretend that one does not care |
| 我硬着头皮把这碗苦药喝了下去。 I forced myself to gulp down the bowl of bitter medicine. |