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Bear the brunt
B1Meaning
To receive the main force or impact of something unpleasant.
Example sentences
The small businesses bore the brunt of the economic downturn.
The soldiers bore the brunt of the enemy's attack.
Learn · Idioms Strength & Power
To receive the main force or impact of something unpleasant.
The small businesses bore the brunt of the economic downturn.
The soldiers bore the brunt of the enemy's attack.