英语词汇take it on the chin的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	take it on the chin
词源	take it on the chin. To endure anything, especially pain, is the meaning of to take it, an American expression from boxing, where someone who can take it can endure anything an oppo- nent can dish out. The same thought is behind the expression take it on the chin, also from boxing. Both of the phrases now generally mean to take punishment or adversity with courage and not let it defeat you.
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