lead with one's chin
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Meaning · English
To take a risk or act boldly, making oneself vulnerable
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đặt mình vào tình huống nguy hiểm hoặc hành động táo bạo
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Literally: to lead with one's chin, as in boxing
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He led with his chin by investing all his savings in the startup
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “lead with one's chin” mean?
To take a risk or act boldly, making oneself vulnerable Literally: to lead with one's chin, as in boxing
Is “lead with one's chin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.