Life has its share of problems; one should take them on the face rather than shying away from them.
Life has its share of problems; one should take them on the face rather than shying away from them.
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Take it on the chin means to face adversity without complaint.
- take them on hand
- take them on the head
- take them on the chin
take them on the heart
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The correct phrase is take them on the chin, which means to endure something, especially difficulties, without complaining. - Option (A) take them on hand is not a standard phrase. - Option (B) take them on the head is not idiomatic. - Option (D) take them on the heart is also incorrect. Thus, the correct choice is take them on the chin (Option C).
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