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to take a beating
01
to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation
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Idiom
Informal
Przykłady
The athlete took a beating in the championship game, losing by a wide margin.
02
to receive physical punishment or endure physical harm
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Przykłady
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
IdiomInformalPrzykłady
The author's latest book received mixed reviews, and they had to take a beating from literary critics who found fault with the plot and character development.
