take a licking and keep on ticking: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To endure severe criticism, damage, or hardship and continue to function or perform effectively.
- To withstand repeated failures or blows and remain resilient or operational.
Examples
BetaDespite the harsh criticism from the reviewers, the band took a licking and kept on ticking, continuing their tour with confidence.
A pesar de las duras críticas de los críticos, la banda soportó los golpes y siguió adelante, continuando su gira con confianza.
Our startup took a licking when the market crashed, but we kept on ticking and found new opportunities to grow.
Nuestra startup sufrió un revés cuando el mercado colapsó, pero siguió adelante y encontró nuevas oportunidades para crecer.
She took a licking and kept on ticking after the tough breakup, focusing on her career and personal growth.
Ella soportó el golpe y siguió adelante tras la dura ruptura, centrada en su carrera y crecimiento personal.
- To survive or continue operating after sustaining physical blows, shocks, or wear (originally used of durable mechanical items).
Examples
BetaThe old radio took a licking and kept on ticking for over fifty years.
The old radio took a licking and kept on ticking for over fifty years.
Even after being dropped several times, the watch took a licking and kept on ticking.
Even after being dropped several times, the watch took a licking and kept on ticking.
Our car took a licking and kept on ticking despite the harsh winter conditions.
Our car took a licking and kept on ticking despite the harsh winter conditions.
The durable phone took a licking and kept on ticking, surviving all the accidental falls.
The durable phone took a licking and kept on ticking, surviving all the accidental falls.
Examples:
- EN: See if he can take a licking and keep on ticking.ES: Veamos si puede recibir un castigo.
- EN: It'll take a licking and keep on ticking.ES: ¿La tiene?ID: Monster itu akan membutuhkan waktu menjilatinya dan terus berdetak
- EN: There's one thing I learned in prison, is how to take a licking and keep on ticking.ES: Si he aprendido algo aquí dentro es a aguantar una paliza y seguir adelante.ID: Satu hal yang kupelajari di penjara, adalah menerima dihajar dan tetap hidup.
- EN: That way we'd know if you could take a licking and keep on ticking.ES: Quizá te haga bien, para curarte los tics.ID: Dengan begitu kita bisa tahu apa kau bisa terus menjilat -dan bisa terus kejang. -Bagus sekali.
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