transitive. Boxing slang (originally and chiefly Australian). to sky the wipe (or towel): (of a boxer or his or her second) to throw (a sponge or…

to roll with the punches and variants: (of a boxer) to move the body, esp. the head, away from the opponent's blows so as to lessen the impact. Now…

to pull one's punches: (figurative) to use less force than one is capable of exerting; to be gentle or lenient, esp. in criticism. Frequently in…

to lead with one's chin (Boxing slang), to ‘stick one's neck out’, to leave oneself unprotected; figurative, to behave or speak incautiously.