take a beating
idiom
: to be beaten badly in a game or contest
The team took a beating in last night's game.
—often used figuratively to suggest a setback or lossOur plans took a real beating from the review committee.
Many investors took quite a (bad) beating when the stock market crashed.
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These pans can take a beating, but some people avoid aluminum for potential health concerns.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The stainless steel can take a beating (and a chewing) and still look new.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
With sturdy aluminum poles sourced from DAC, manufacturers of the tent poles in many of my favorite hiking tents on the market, and a UV-resistant, high-denier ripstop seat, this stool can take a beating (or many, many seatings).
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The stainless steel can take a beating (and a chewing) and still look new.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
With sturdy aluminum poles sourced from DAC, manufacturers of the tent poles in many of my favorite hiking tents on the market, and a UV-resistant, high-denier ripstop seat, this stool can take a beating (or many, many seatings).
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Keyboard Deals The Corsair K70 RGB Pro is made for serious gamers who want a keyboard that can take a beating while looking slick.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
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“Take a beating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20beating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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