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.
(..) if you help me with mine. So I guess you didn't talk to your boss. Of course I did. Just like I said I would. Am I getting a zit on my chin? Can't even see it. You really can't see it? Are you kidding? It looks like that thing has a life of its own. What? (..)1998 TvShow: Charmed Title: The Truth Is Out There... and It Hurts Season: 1 Episode 8