Take One's Lumps (Verb)
Meaning
Suffer the results or consequences of one's behavior or actions.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- If she can't handle the criticism, then maybe she should take her lumps and reconsider her career choice.
- After making a few questionable decisions, John had to take his lumps from his family and friends.
- Employees who break company rules will have to take their lumps, and disciplinary action will be taken.
- Their reckless spending eventually caught up with them, forcing them to take their lumps and file for bankruptcy.
- When the scandal broke, the CEO was forced to take his lumps and step down from his position.