本日の英語フレーズ　 Today’s English Phrase

Meaning: something which is difficult to accept. A fact that is hard to come to terms with but usually leaves no choice in relation of acceptance.

Example Sentences:
1.- The workers had to take the bitter medicine of a pay cut instead of the company shutting down because of the heavy competition that they face.
2.- The bitter medicine of exercising at 5 in the morning is much better than being bed ridden for several years.