Face up to something

Phrasal Verbs | B2

…I've been putting it off…

The phrasal verb to put something off means to delay or postpone something. It’s often used when we’re talking about procrastination – finding ways to delay something that we don’t want to do.

e.g. I know you hate going to the dentist, but you really can’t put it off any longer.

…and deal with it….

The phrasal verb deal with something means to take action to solve a challenge or problem.

e.g. Don’t worry about the washing up. I’ll deal with it later.

…to cut her losses…

The expression to cut your losses means to abandon something (e.g. a business or project) that you have already invested time and/or money in, to avoid making further losses.

e.g. We’re never going to turn the business around. I think we should just cut our losses and move on.