Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-be-on-the-receiving-end
idiom
/tə bi ɒn ðə rɪˈsiːvɪŋ end/
Definition
To be in a position where one is subjected to something, often unpleasant or negative, particularly as a result of someone else’s actions.
Examples
- After the argument, he felt like he was on the receiving end of her anger.
- Children can be on the receiving end of bullying if adults don’t intervene.
- During negotiations, the employees found themselves on the receiving end of several unexpected changes.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that a person is experiencing the consequences of a particular action or situation, usually something unfavorable.
Synonyms
- subjected
- victimized
- affected
