Take (something) in (one's) stride verb phrase
If you take a problem or difficulty in your stride, you can overcome them with a calm or confident attitude without annoyance, embarrassment or upset.
When facing a challenge, I will take it in my stride . You know, worrying can't help you to solve any problem.
You have to learn how to take criticism in your stride if you want to be a famous singer.
Mary took her divorce in her stride. She was very strong and not sad at all.
To punish someone or something harshly
This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.
Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.
The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Many sources point to the 1902 for the origin of this phrase.
hurt someone or yourself
If you try to carry that suitcase, you’ll do yourself a mischief.