take something on the chin
US /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɑn ðə tʃɪn/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɑn ðə tʃɪn/
1.
to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining
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He had to take the criticism on the chin and move forward.
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When things go wrong, you just have to take it on the chin.