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chin Listen to audio/ˈɪn/ noun
plural chins
[count] : the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck — see picture at face; see also double chin
keep your chin up
: to stay cheerful and hopeful during difficult times
He's still keeping his chin up despite all his health problems. (Keep your) chin up! Everything will work out for the best.
take it on the chin
informal
1 US : to be badly damaged or affected by something : to be hit hard by something
Many investors took it on the chin yesterday as the stock market dropped sharply.
2 Brit : to accept something difficult or unpleasant without complaining
The criticism was harsh but he took it on the chin and didn't try to blame anyone else.

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