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To, when presented with a worst-case scenario to which all other alternatives have been exhausted, simply endure it. Named for the [tank] character in an [MMORPG] who is typically responsible for taking the brunt of atta…

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  1. To, when presented with a worst-case scenario to which all other alternatives have been exhausted, simply endure it. Named for the [tank] character in an [MMORPG] who is typically responsible for taking the brunt of attacks. > Aww man, I have three exams on one day and none of my profs are willing to let me reschedule.. looks like I gotta tank it.