take one's lumps

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Verb take one's lumps has 1 sense

take one's lumps, get one's lumps - suffer the results or consequences of one's behavior or actions
--₁ is one way to pay
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s

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Take One's Lumps

Definition: To accept and endure criticism, punishment, or difficult situations without complaining.

Example sentences:

He made a mistake and had to take his lumps when the boss reprimanded him.
If you want to succeed, you need to be able to take your lumps and learn from your failures.
Being a professional athlete means you have to take your lumps and handle the pressure.

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