on/at the receiving end
idiom
: in the position of having something bad or unpleasant directed at one
It's not often that I find myself on the receiving end of such insults.
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For a moment, Rhodes was on the receiving end of some boos from the crowd at the T-Mobile Arena.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
While Evans was on the receiving end of vitriol, Aspen was subjected to commentary about her relationship with fellow cast member Jarrett ‘JT’ Thomas.
—Taylor Crumpton, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Yuneisy Duben After scoring a memorable one-punch KO win to earn her ticket to the UFC’s main roster, Duben was on the receiving end of a highlight-reel finish in her debut.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Buckler had 2 touchdown passes for the Grenadiers (3-0) with Iliana Dorvilus and Jada Grice on the receiving end of the TDs.
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
While Evans was on the receiving end of vitriol, Aspen was subjected to commentary about her relationship with fellow cast member Jarrett ‘JT’ Thomas.
—Taylor Crumpton, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Yuneisy Duben After scoring a memorable one-punch KO win to earn her ticket to the UFC’s main roster, Duben was on the receiving end of a highlight-reel finish in her debut.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Buckler had 2 touchdown passes for the Grenadiers (3-0) with Iliana Dorvilus and Jada Grice on the receiving end of the TDs.
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
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“On/at the receiving end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Fat%20the%20receiving%20end. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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