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to take something on the chin
to take something on the chin
01
to accept unpleasant or difficult things or situations, such as criticism or misfortune, without complaining
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Redewendung
informell
Beispiele
The team lost badly, but they took it on the chin and prepared for the next game.
02
to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something
Dialect
American
AmericanRedewendung
Beispiele
After losing the championship match, the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season.
