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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
Example
Despite the harsh feedback from the client, he took the criticism on the chin and used it to improve his work.
After losing the championship, the athlete took the defeat on the chin and vowed to train harder for the next competition.
02
to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something
Dialect
American
AmericanIdiomExample
After losing the championship match, the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season.
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply.
