Meaning of 'Take it on the chin'
What does the saying 'Take it on the chin' mean?
Idiom: Take it on the chin
Meaning:
If you take something on the chin, something bad happens to you and you take it directly without fuss.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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