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take a licking and keep on ticking

/tʰeɪk eː ˈlɪkɪŋ ænd k̟çi(ː)p ɔn ˈtɪkɪŋ/

to endure difficulties and keep going

“Despite setbacks, she takes a licking and keeps on ticking.”
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