to take a beating
01
to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation
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Idiom
Informal
Exempel
The politician's approval rating has taken a beating in recent weeks due to a scandal.
02
to receive physical punishment or endure physical harm
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Exempel
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
IdiomInformalExempel
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.
