He paid back in his own coin for all the insults he had received.

He paid back in his own coin by playing a prank on his friend.

He pays back in his own coin.

She took the criticism in stride and used it as motivation to improve.

She takes criticism in stride.

She has taken the criticism in stride and continued to work hard.

He takes life as it comes.

She took the job as it came.

She had taken the situation as it came.

She is taking the situation as it comes.