like it or not
Whether you want
Like it or not acknowledges that something is true or will happen regardless of whether anyone approves: Like it or not, she's the boss now.
The phrase often introduces unwelcome realities or preempts objection: Like it or not, we're all getting older.
Sometimes shortened to like it or lump it, meaning accept it or suffer.
- inescapableImpossible to avoid
- inevitableCertain to occur
- no choiceLack of alternatives
- willy-nillyWithout direction or choice
- requiredNeeded by rule
perforce · reality · hard truth · compulsory · have to · take it or leave it · resignation · suck it up · bite the bullet · come what may · fate · acceptance · inexorable · no matter what · acquiescence · reluctant · consequence · whether
like it or notby choice
optionally · voluntarily · of one's own free will · by your leave · electively
like it or notsubject to approval
like, likely, unlike, liking, dislike, liked, likewise, likeness, likable