(idiomatic, dated) To act in a pretentious or snobbish way.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take one's medicine

present participle of take one's medicine

past participle of take one's medicine

To endure an unpleasant obligation, especially a punishment. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, medicine.

(often offensive, idiomatic) Accorded relatively high importance.

To know what time it is by observing a very punctual and reliable person going about their regular routine.

(slang) To get drunk.

In reliance upon; on the basis of; using as a guide or support.

simple past tense of take one's medicine