How to Pronounce "take on the chin"
expression
TAYK on thuh CHIN
TAYK on thuh CHIN
Definition
To accept a difficult situation or criticism bravely, without complaining.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtʃɪn
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tʃˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK on thuh CHIN
UK
TAYK on thuh CHIN
Listen in Context
Sometimes you have to take on the chin and keep going.
He lost the game but took it on the chin.
You need to take criticism on the chin if you want to improve.
She didn’t get the promotion but just took it on the chin and kept working hard.