Saying “cope up with” is a common mistake made by English learners. The correct usage is “cope with.”
To cope with a (difficult) situation is to successfully deal with it. Here are some examples of correct usage:
The airport staff struggled to cope with the holiday rush.
We’re finding it hard to cope with the loss of Bruno, our dog.
Coping with the stresses of marriage is an art.
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