to take something on the chin

Определение и значение слова « take something on the chin» на английском языке

to take something on the chin
01

принять что-то трудное или неприятное, не жалуясь

to accept unpleasant or difficult things or situations, such as criticism or misfortune, without complaining
to [take] {sth} on the chin definition and meaning
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Примеры
Despite the harsh feedback from the client, he took the criticism on the chin and used it to improve his work.
02

получить удар, особенно кулаком

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
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The company took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties. When it was accused of racism, sexism, anti-environmentalism, it reacted defensively, exacerbating the situation.
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