Stefano
"cope with" or "deal with" I'm not sure if "cope with" and "deal with" are two expression completely interchangeble, for istrance if I say "I deal with/cope with a problem" has the same meaning or there are some situations or contexts where it's better to use one of them Thanks in advance for anyone who can clearify this doubt
Jan 22, 2016 8:57 AM
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It's a good question. "deal with" is more neutral. You have an issue or problem. You must resolve it or do something about it. You "deal with" it. If you have a problem or issue which is difficult for you, then you still need to deal with it. If you are dealing with it well, despite the difficulty, you are coping with it. So "cope with" is like "manage to deal with something, despite the difficulty". e.g. I can normally cope with stressed students. I can't cope with the kids today - they are screaming too much.
January 22, 2016
You deal with some matters You cope with some issues
January 22, 2016
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