to  take   something  on the chin
take
teɪk
teik
something
sʌmθɪng
samthing
on
ɒn
on
the
ðə
dhē
chin
ʧɪn
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
идиома
неформальное
Примеры
The team lost badly, but they took it on the chin and prepared for the next game. 
02

получить удар, особенно кулаком

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something 
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идиома
Примеры
After losing the championship match, the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season. 
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