take one’s lumps

take one’s lumps

tv. to accept the result or punishment one deserves. (see also get one’s lumps.) You’ve got to learn to take your lumps if you’re going to be in politics.

See also: lump, take

Common Names:

Name	Gender	Pronounced	Usage
Abraham		['eibrəhæm]
Bampfylde		['bæmpʃi:ld]
Cassidy		KAS-i-dee	English (Modern)
Estelle		[es'tel]
Floriane		-	French
Cherice		shə-REES	English (Rare)

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