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bear the brunt
Meaning: If you bear the brunt of something, you suffer the worst of its impact or its effects.
For example:
- The driver bore the brunt of the crash because he was right at the front of the bus.
- The team's coach bore the brunt of the criticism because he'd selected the players who'd performed so badly.
Quick Quiz:
Towns that bear the brunt of floods are usually those that are located
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