stand the gaff



stand the gaff

Take severe criticism or other adversity in stride, as in If you can't stand the gaff, don't try running for office. [Slang; late 1800s]
See also: gaff, stand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tutankhamontoo-tahng-KAH-mən (English)Ancient Egyptian
Minmeen (Korean)Chinese, Korean
KaukoKOW-koFinnish
Chadwick['tʃædwik]
Elric-Medieval English
Arne[a:n]