Taking It on the Chin

British English has many phrases for accepting criticism calmly.

To take it on the chin: To accept criticism or a setback without complaint.

Point taken: I accept the criticism.

It’s a fair cop: I have been caught, and I admit it.

Don’t take it personally: The criticism is about the work, not about the person.

No hard feelings: The disagreement is over, and nobody is offended.

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