Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-a-hit
idiom
/teɪk ə hɪt/
Definition
To endure a negative impact, often referring to a loss or disadvantage, typically in a financial, emotional, or personal context.
Examples
- After investing heavily in the stock market, he had to take a hit when the market crashed.
- Even though she was flourishing at work, she had to take a hit when her project received criticism.
- The team really had to take a hit after their best player was injured.
Meaning
The phrase ‘take a hit’ implies suffering from a loss or setback, usually unexpectedly or unavoidably.
Synonyms
- fall back
- suffer a loss
- experience a setback
