idiom
take it on the chin
TAYK it on the CHIN
teɪk ɪt ɒn ðə tʃɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
takeitonthechin
Dictionary meaning
to accept a loss, defeat, or criticism with courage and dignity; to endure hardship without complaining; to show stoicism in the face of setback; from boxing, where taking a blow to the chin without falling is a sign of toughness
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