- lit. to swallow one's knocked-out teeth after getting punched in the face (idiom)
- fig. to endure bullying or insults stoically
Generated: This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone tolerates humiliation or mistreatment without retaliating. It conveys a sense of resilience and acceptance in the face of adversity.
He was mocked by his classmates, but he chose to endure it quietly.