to take a beating
01
olumsuz etkilenmek
to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation
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Idiom
Informal
Örnekler
The athlete took a beating in the championship game, losing by a wide margin.
The company's stock has taken a beating in the market due to poor financial performance.
02
dövülmek
to receive physical punishment or endure physical harm
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Örnekler
My younger brother was always a shy, skinny kid who often took a beating from schoolyard bullies.
well, I took a beating in prison and I kind of lost my hearing, you know.
03
sert eleştirilmek
to face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse
IdiomInformalÖrnekler
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.
The athlete took a beating in the media for his poor performance in the championship, facing criticism from sports analysts and fans alike.
