sans broncher

without flinching

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without flinching An idiomatic expression meaning to endure something without reacting, complaining, or protesting. It can also mean “without a word of complaint.”

FR: Elle a accepté la décision sans broncher.

EN: She accepted the decision without complaining.

J'ai toujours travaillé sans broncher.

I've always worked without complaining.

— Gangs of Wasseypur : 1ère partie (2012)

Elle est restée debout toute la cérémonie sans broncher.

She remained standing throughout the entire ceremony without flinching.

Il suit les ordres sans broncher.

He follows orders without a word of protest.

— Le Bateau (1981)

T'as pris des coups de barre de fer sans broncher !

You took blows from iron bars without flinching!

— Carandiru (2003)