turn the other cheek

US /tɜrn ðə ˈʌðər tʃiːk/
UK /tɜrn ðə ˈʌðər tʃiːk/
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poner la otra mejilla, no tomar represalias

to respond to an attack or insult by not retaliating and showing forgiveness or patience

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When he insulted me, I decided to turn the other cheek and walk away.
Cuando me insultó, decidí poner la otra mejilla y marcharme.
It's hard to turn the other cheek when you feel wronged.
Es difícil poner la otra mejilla cuando te sientes agraviado.