(idiomatic) To come to terms with a fact, a state of affairs, etc. that one was previously unable or refusing to accept.

Not as naive or foolish as might be expected.

(idiomatic, colloquial) To improve one's performance, or the quality of one's work.

(traditional, of a father, during a wedding) To give one's daughter's hand in marriage.

(idiomatic) To remain positive and cheerful.

(colloquial) To be a sensible thinker capable of making sound decisions.

(figuratively) To be close to death, to be dying.

plural of one-eyed trouser snake

simple past tense and past participle of keep one's pecker up

present participle of keep one's pecker up