settle for less
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- acceptConsent to receive
- mediocreOf only moderate quality
- good enoughMeeting minimum standards
- lowerReduce or move downward
expectations · resignation · sigh · shrug · adequate · tolerate · give in · sacrifice · disappointment · cheap · downgrade · concede · bare minimum · scraps · leftovers · underwhelming · lowball · surrender
aspiration and standards
settle for lessaim high
Seek ambitious goals
go for the gold · reach for the stars · hold out · shoot for the moon · maximize
effort and persistence
settle for lesspersevere
Continue despite obstacles
keep fighting · never give up · push through · stay the course · persist