🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

接受不满

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiēshòu bùmǎn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Take Something on the Chin/teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ðə tʃɪn/
verb phraseCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他接受了不满。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb phrase
  1. 1

    To endure a difficult situation or criticism without showing distress.

    "After losing the match, he took it on the chin and congratulated his opponent."
  2. 2

    To accept an unpleasant situation or outcome with resilience.

    "She took the bad news on the chin and decided to move forward."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The phrase 'take something on the chin' originates from boxing terminology, where a fighter absorbs a blow to the chin. It evolved in the early 20th century to metaphorically describe enduring hardship or criticism without complaint.

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