the brunt of
idiom
: the main force or effect of (something harmful or dangerous)
Cities on the coast felt/bore the brunt of the storm.
His troops took the brunt of the enemy attack.
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The Cowboys attacked all the Chiefs’ defenders, but McDuffie took the brunt of their efforts because he was often lined up against top receiver CeeDee Lamb.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
In other words, the Steelers players should take the brunt of the criticism; not Tomlin.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Homeowners tend to experience the brunt of the headaches because raccoons often use attics and areas underneath porches for their dens.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
On Monday morning, troubles continued, and passengers continued to bear the brunt of the impact.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
In other words, the Steelers players should take the brunt of the criticism; not Tomlin.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Homeowners tend to experience the brunt of the headaches because raccoons often use attics and areas underneath porches for their dens.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
On Monday morning, troubles continued, and passengers continued to bear the brunt of the impact.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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“The brunt of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20brunt%20of. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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