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chin

Definition

noun: the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck
noun: the lower portion of the face lying below the lower lip and including the prominence of the lower jaw
verb: to bring to or hold with the chin
synonyms: mentum, jowl, gab

Examples

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.

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(..) Often are, these vigilante types. What are you looking at? Are you all right, sir? Joining me? Yeah. Well, apparently it's against the law to chin the Chief Superintendent. Hmm. Bit awkward this. There's no-one to bail us. I was thinking more about our imminent and daring escape. (..)
2012 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Reichenbach Fall Season: 2 Episode 3