Take (something) on the chin In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take (something) on the chin", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-12-05 04:12

Meaning of Take (something) on the chin

Synonyms:

Roll With The Punches

Take (something) on the chin informal verb phrase

To receive a hit on the chin.

John couldn't get up after taking a punch on the chin.

To accept a bad situation with no complaints.

You have to learn to take it on the chin and move on with it!

To be seriously affected by something.

If the company goes bankrupt, you will be the one to take it on the chin.

Other phrases about:

Grin and Bear It

To accept an unpleasant situation without making any complaint about it

take (some) heat

To put up with an amount of criticism or comtempt, mostly happen to an individual's perceived fault or something was done poorly.

to put up with

To tolerate something unpleasant 

You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die

Eating some dirty food or putting up with some unpleasant things in your life.

not take (something) sitting down

To refuse to tolerate or accept something unfortunate, or unjust without resistance, argument, or action

Grammar and Usage of Take (something) on the chin

Verb Forms

  • takes (something) on the chin
  • taking (something) on the chin
  • took (something) on the chin

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Take (something) on the chin

This phrase originated from boxing. It refers to a direct and critical punch.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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