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
Idiom
Informal
Exempel
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.
