with good grace

[with good grace] {adv. phr.}

With pleasant and courteous behavior; politely; willingly; without complaining.

* /The boys had been well-coached; they took the loss of the game with good grace./

* /The principal scolded Nora, who accepted his criticism with good grace./

Contrast: WITH BAD GRACE.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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