to  take  a beating
take
teɪk
teik
a
ə
ē
beating
bi:tɪng
biting

Definition und Bedeutung von „ take a beating“ im Englischen

to take a beating
01

schwer einstecken, einen schweren Rückschlag erleiden

to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation 
to [take] a beating definition and meaning
Redewendung
informell
Beispiele
The company took a beating after the product failed. 

Das Unternehmen musste schwer einstecken, nachdem das Produkt scheiterte.

02

to receive physical punishment or endure physical harm 

to [take] a beating definition and meaning
Beispiele
My younger brother was always a shy, skinny kid who often took a beating from schoolyard bullies. 
03

to face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse 

Redewendung
informell
Beispiele
After the project failed to meet expectations, the team had to take a beating during the post-mortem meeting, enduring harsh critiques from the stakeholders. 
LanGeek
App Herunterladen
langeek application

Download Mobile App

App Store