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1 get etc one's lumps
expr AmE infml1)Their greatest fun is to see a cop getting his lumps — Больше всего им доставляет удовольствие видеть, как полицейский получает по морде
2)Such a child begins getting his lumps from society soon enough — Такой ребенок довольно скоро начинает получать оплеухи от общества
If she keeps acting thai way she'll get her lumps — Если она будет так себя вести и дальше, то получит на орехи
We will see that he gets his lumps — Мы позаботимся о том, чтобы ему досталось как следует
You've got to learn to take your lumps if you're going to be in politics — Если ты собираешься заниматься политикой, то научись принимать удары со всех сторон
She hates taking her lumps — Она не любит, когда ее критикуют
3)The boys were getting their lumps trying to stay on wild bulls — Ковбоям приходилось туго, когда они пытались удержаться на спинах необъезженных быков
4)Hardly a nice way to get your lumps — Это надо же, вот так погибнуть
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