Meaning Of The Word Take it on the chin

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What's The Definition Of Take it on the chin?

take it on the chin in British English
to bravely accept criticism and not to make a fuss about it
to face squarely up to a defeat, adversity, etc
to suffer defeat, severe hardship, etc.
to suffer defeat; fail completely

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