He took the bad news on the chin.
take on the chin
idiomTo accept without flinching or complaining.
Origin
disputed originA reference to the sport of boxing.
The team lost the final game, but they took the defeat on the chin and congratulated their opponents.
Despite the unexpected failure of his project, he took the criticism on the chin and immediately began drafting a more effective strategy for the next quarter.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
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keep one's chin up
To remain positive and cheerful.
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kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
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lead with one's chin
To behave without caution; to make oneself vulnerable.