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to take a beating
01
to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation
![to [take] a beating definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40839/original/?type=jpeg "to [take] a beating definition and meaning")
Idiom
Informal
Exemple
The company's stock has taken a beating in the market due to poor financial performance.
02
to receive physical punishment or endure physical harm
![to [take] a beating definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/21230/original/?type=jpeg "to [take] a beating definition and meaning")
Exemple
well, I took a beating in prison and I kind of lost my hearing, you know.
03
to face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse
Idiom
Informal
Exemple
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.
