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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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Idiom
Informal
Esempi
In the face of personal tragedy, he took it on the chin and channeled his grief into a meaningful cause to help others.
02
to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something
Dialect
American
AmericanIdiomEsempi
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply.
