English Explanatory Dictionary

take a licking and keep on ticking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be tough; to have endurance; to have the capacity to absorb stress or damage, but still be able to function.

Pronunciation

En-au-take a licking and keep on ticking.ogg

Word forms

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Etymology

Derived from the advertising slogan for Timex wrist-watches.

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