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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Wins are always sweeter after a tough battle, and Paul isn’t afraid to take a beating.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2024
Ever since, horse players from around the world have made Saratoga a summer sojourn, knowing that their souls, their livers and their bank accounts were certain to take a beating because of the happenings at the track.
—Joe Drape, New York Times, 7 June 2024
In some cases, IPO shares take a beating after starting public trading, which means new shareholders risk losing money right off the bat.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
The mudroom may also take a beating from muddy boots, coats, and bags being dropped on the floor.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2023
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2024
Ever since, horse players from around the world have made Saratoga a summer sojourn, knowing that their souls, their livers and their bank accounts were certain to take a beating because of the happenings at the track.
—Joe Drape, New York Times, 7 June 2024
In some cases, IPO shares take a beating after starting public trading, which means new shareholders risk losing money right off the bat.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
The mudroom may also take a beating from muddy boots, coats, and bags being dropped on the floor.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2023
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“Take a beating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20beating. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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