take a beating
idiom
: to be beaten badly in a game or contest
The team took a beating in last night's game.
—often used figuratively to suggest a setback or lossOur plans took a real beating from the review committee.
Many investors took quite a (bad) beating when the stock market crashed.
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My concern is going to be, moving forward, can Aaron take a beating like that every week?
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, fundamentals take a back seat when investors get spooked by the outlook, and even great stocks can take a beating.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
These pans can take a beating, but some people avoid aluminum for potential health concerns.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The stainless steel can take a beating (and a chewing) and still look new.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, fundamentals take a back seat when investors get spooked by the outlook, and even great stocks can take a beating.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
These pans can take a beating, but some people avoid aluminum for potential health concerns.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The stainless steel can take a beating (and a chewing) and still look new.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
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“Take a beating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20beating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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