be on the receiving end

To be in the position of getting something (from someone else). Typically, the one "on 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 on the receiving end of your temper every night! I'd hate to be on the receiving end of one of his roundhouse kicks.

be on/at the reˈceiving end (of something)

(informal) be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant one: He’s been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism recently.

词组	be on the receiving end
释义	be on the receiving end be on the receiving end To be in the position of getting something (from someone else). Typically, the one "on 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 on the receiving end of your temper every night! I'd hate to be on the receiving end of one of his roundhouse kicks. See also: end, on, receive Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be on/at the reˈceiving end (of something) (informal) be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant one: He’s been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism recently. See also: end, on, receive Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: at the receiving end be at 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
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