at the receiving end

Related to at the receiving end: worse for wear, so much for, not a chance, give a shot, be damned

at the receiving end

In the position of getting something (from someone else). Typically, the one "at the receiving end" is the recipient of some behavior or action perceived to be harmful or negative. Look, I know you're having a tough time at work, but I'm sick of being at the receiving end of your temper every night! I'd hate to be at the receiving end of one of his roundhouse kicks.

be at (or on) the receiving end

be subjected to something unpleasant. informal

词组	at the receiving end
释义	at the receiving end Related to at the receiving end: worse for wear, so much for, not a chance, give a shot, be damned at the receiving end In the position of getting something (from someone else). Typically, the one "at the receiving end" is the recipient of some behavior or action perceived to be harmful or negative. Look, I know you're having a tough time at work, but I'm sick of being at the receiving end of your temper every night! I'd hate to be at the receiving end of one of his roundhouse kicks. See also: end, receive Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be at (or on) the receiving end be subjected to something unpleasant. informal See also: end, receive Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be at the receiving end be on the receiving end be on/at the receiving end on the receiving end receive oversharer test the water test the water(s) test the water/waters overshare References in periodicals archive Bilawal Bhutto remarked those who claimed the rule of law are now trying to become the oppressed when they are at the receiving end. Nothing in Hussain Nawaz's picture to be bickered about: Bilawal Bhutto Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II stood by Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa who is at the receiving end of criticisms after it was confirmed that South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo was killed inside the PNP's main headquarters, near his office. Aguirre sticks by Bato amid resignation calls At some stage, after some reflection in jail, we may hear the full story of how they ended up at the receiving end of a prison term after starting out on a working holiday in Ibiza. Uncertain term; VOICE OF THE DAILY MIRROR Instantly defensive of the 'Royal Mail' and 'Post Office' difference and her suggestion of paying extra to ensure receipt of intact postage tells me she has not been at the receiving end of this, as many of us have. Posting problems; Your say Other celebrities at the receiving end of his caustic tongue include Naomi Campbell, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Cristiano Ronaldo. BUSBY BRUNO Since his return from Iraq, Loney has found himself lionized and at the receiving end of invitations to speak at various conferences. Jim Loney denounces the Catholic Church and the party at the receiving end. I try not to judge. Agency provocateur
随便看	hit (something) out of the (ball)park hit speeds of hit speeds of (some amount) hit stores hit stride hit/strike home hit/strike pay dirt hit/strike the right/wrong note hitter hit the hit the big one hit the big time hit the books hit the booze hit the bottle hit the brakes hit the bricks hit the (broad) side of a barn hit the buffers hit the bull's-eye hit the bull’s-eye hit the ceiling hit the ceiling, to hit the deck hit the dirt