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take one's lumps
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take one's lumps, get one's lumpsverb
suffer the results or consequences of one's behavior or actions
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take one's lumps
"Take one's lumps" is an English idiom that means to accept and endure criticism, hardship, punishment, or suffering that may come as a consequence of one's actions or as a part of life. Basically, it refers to facing the consequences or negative aspects of a situation.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of take one's lumps in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of take one's lumps in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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