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take one's lumps
Verb
idiomatic
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
（慣用句）肉体的なダメージや打撃を受け、それを乗り越えること。 / （比喩的に）批判やその他の困難・逆境に耐え抜くこと。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To receive physical abuse and to survive. / (figuratively) To endure through criticism or other adversity.
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take one's lumps
To take one's lumps is often the only way some victims survive violent attacks.
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To take one's lumps is often the only way some victims survive violent attacks.
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