take sth on the chin

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɒnðə tʃˈɪn/

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɑːnðə tʃˈɪn/

to take sth on the chin

to undergo a lot of problems, sufferings, or damages as a result of something

to accept unpleasant or difficult things or situations, such as criticism or misfortune, without complaining

Examples

1. Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply.

2. Dave has been fired before, but this was his dream job, so he really took this one on the chin.

3. The company took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties.

4. In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin.