I was ready to give up on the search, but they convinced me to 'keep going'. [=to continue searching]
The criticism was harsh but he 'took it on the chin' and didn't try to blame anyone else.
Many investors 'took it on the chin' yesterday as the stock market dropped sharply.
(..) spread your fingers wide. - My hand's too small. - It'll grow, all right? Okay, hand there to steady the ball. Lift it up to your ear. No, your ear, not your chin, silly. All right... - What's it saying? - It's saying, "Throw your old man a deep pass for a touchdown," hey! (..)2008 TvShow: Bones Title: The Finger in the Nest Season: 4 Episode 3