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Term: Take it on the chin

Description: "Take it on the chin" is a colloquial idiom used to convey the meaning of accepting defeat or setback with resilience and fortitude. It implies facing adversity head-on without complaint or resentment.

Usage:

1. As a Verb:
1. After losing the championship game, he decided to take it on the chin and congratulated the winning team.
2. Despite facing criticism, she chose to take it on the chin and continued to pursue her passion.
2. As an Noun:
1. Even though he faced numerous failures, he always managed to take it on the chin.
2. She handled the rejection with grace, demonstrating her ability to take it on the chin.
3. As an Idiom:
1. When life throws challenges at you, it's important to learn how to take it on the chin and come out stronger.
2. He was known for his resilience, always ready to take it on the chin when things didn't go as planned.

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