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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In recent weeks, the man who makes a living interviewing others has found himself on the receiving end of questions, doing a slew of high-profile podcasts, a THR roundtable and a stint at the ATX TV festival.
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Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
And since early 2025, Target has been on the receiving end of consumer boycotts in response to the brand rolling back some of its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Just try not to think about being on the receiving end of such a system.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Then, five minutes after halftime, Lukaku found himself on the receiving end of a long, speculative kick downfield, weaved his way past two Cagliari defenders and slotted the ball into the net for a spectacular individual effort.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
And since early 2025, Target has been on the receiving end of consumer boycotts in response to the brand rolling back some of its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Just try not to think about being on the receiving end of such a system.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Then, five minutes after halftime, Lukaku found himself on the receiving end of a long, speculative kick downfield, weaved his way past two Cagliari defenders and slotted the ball into the net for a spectacular individual effort.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 May 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 11 Jun. 2025.
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