take on the chin

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

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.

give and take

A process of compromise or accommodation.

give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

I take it

Used to express one's understanding of another's position.

keep one's chin up

To remain positive and cheerful.

kick ass and take names

To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.

lead with one's chin

To behave without caution; to make oneself vulnerable.