Take it on the chin is an idiom that means to accept a difficult situation or outcome without complaint. It is often used in the context of accepting criticism or defeat. The crossword solutions for this term are LOSE and RAZOR. LOSE is a verb meaning to be deprived of something, either through misfortune or by an act of another. RAZOR is a noun referring to a sharp blade used for shaving or cutting. Together, these two words suggest that one should accept a difficult situation or outcome without complaint, as if it were a shave with a RAZOR.