Materially, we could cope with the arrival of the elixir.

So, when we do things we dislike, we may discover something we do like along the way, or simply find a better way to deal with the things we must do.

Add up all the money I owe you.

I hope I can get by in a dark suit for this formal occasion.

They tell us, sir, that we are weak -- unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.