take it on the chin

Example Sentences

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"You could make all the fun that you wanted of her - she would take it on the chin like the good sport that she is."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Any question, any criticism, any opinion, you have to take it on the chin today,” Arteta said after the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

So you’re gonna fail at some point and you just have to take it on the chin and find a way to just get better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

"In the face of hurricane shocks, agricultural production in southern states like Florida will take it on the chin," he said.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024

His lawyer told him that he would probably get prison but, well, it wouldn't be that bad and he would just have `to take it on the chin'.

From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette