Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to bear the brunt of
idiom
/tə bɛr ðə brʌnt ʌv/
Definition
To suffer the worst part or the main impact of something.
Examples
- During the storm, the coastal towns bore the brunt of the strong winds and heavy rain.
- In the debate, the politician bore the brunt of criticism for his controversial policy.
- Many small businesses bore the brunt of the economic downturn.
Meaning
When someone or something bears the brunt of a situation, they take on the most severe consequences or hardships associated with it.
Synonyms
- face the consequences
- take the hit
- endure the hardship
