Losing the championship game was a bitter pill to swallow for the team
Having to admit he was wrong was a bitter pill to swallow for the proud manager
The company's declining profits were a bitter pill to swallow for the investors
She found the criticism a bitter pill to swallow, even though it was constructive
His sudden departure was a bitter pill to swallow for all his friends
The government had to impose unpopular taxes, a bitter pill to swallow for the citizens
For the athlete, failing to qualify for the Olympics was a bitter pill to swallow
The redundancy package, though generous, was still a bitter pill to swallow
Accepting the lesser role was a bitter pill to swallow for the ambitious actor
He found the breakup a bitter pill to swallow, but knew it was for the best
This decision is a bitter pill to swallow.
I understand; it is difficult to accept.
I will try to move forward anyway.
The salary cut was a bitter pill to swallow
The unexpected pay reduction was difficult to accept
He found the news of his demotion hard to digest