noun
lumps
noun
1
Informal: a physical beating, or harsh verbal criticism.
"He took his lumps quietly rather than argue with the referee."
"The startup took its lumps in the press after the product launch flopped."
How to Use Lumps
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting beaten up, or taking harsh criticism/punishment, used informally.
When to use it
Informal/idiomatic, typically in the phrase "take your lumps."
Common pairings
take your lumps
take some lumps
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