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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Take it on the chin
The father is teaching his children not to be afraid of defeat but to take it on the chin.
HI,
In the above, "take it on the chin" seems similar to "take the bull by the horns" and "face the music" in meanings for me. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
HI,
In the above, "take it on the chin" seems similar to "take the bull by the horns" and "face the music" in meanings for me. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
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No, no-- they are all different. "take it on the chin"-- suffer the ill effects "take the bull by the horns"-- assume responsibility "face the music"-- receive punishment
- No, no-- they are all different.
- "take it on the chin"-- suffer the ill effects "take the bull by the horns"-- assume responsibility "face the music"-- receive punishment
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No, no-- they are all different.
"take it on the chin"-- suffer the ill effects
"take the bull by the horns"-- assume responsibility
"face the music"-- receive punishment
"take it on the chin"-- suffer the ill effects
"take the bull by the horns"-- assume responsibility
"face the music"-- receive punishment
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