to lick one's wounds
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to take time to recover, heal, or regain strength after a difficult or painful experience
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Idiom
Informal
예시들
After the breakup, she spent several weeks licking her wounds and reflecting on the relationship before moving on.
If the proposal is rejected, we'll need to lick our wounds, gather feedback, and make improvements before submitting again.
