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take it on the chin

/teɪk ɪt ɒn ðə tʃɪn/

Traduction: Supporter avec courage une situation difficile, un échec ou une critique sans se plaindre ; accepter les conséquences désagréables sans céder.

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/teɪk ɪt ɒn ðə tʃɪn/C1informal
  • frSupporter avec courage une situation difficile, un échec ou une critique sans se plaindre ; accepter les conséquences désagréables sans céder.

To endure a difficult situation, setback, or criticism with courage and without complaint; to accept the consequences of something unpleasant without breaking down.

  1. Accept a difficult situationC1informal

    To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.

    frencaisser sans broncher

    • He lost his job but took it on the chin and started looking for a new one.
    • She failed the exam but took it on the chin and studied harder.
    • The team lost the match but took it on the chin gracefully.
  2. Suffer a setbackC1informal

    To experience a serious defeat or setback.

    frencaisser un revers

    • The company took it on the chin after the scandal broke.
    • He took it on the chin when his proposal was rejected.
    • The politician took it on the chin after the election loss.