have the worst of (something)

have the worst of (something)

To feel or experience the brunt or the most negative aspects of something. I had the worst of the boss's anger over the printing mishap because I'm the first one he saw after hearing about it. The accident wasn't too bad—my bumper had the worst of it.
See also: have, of, worst
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get the worst of (something)
  • get the worst of it
  • sick and tired
  • sick and tired of (something)
  • in the firing line
  • on the firing line
  • firing line, on the
  • be sick to death of (someone or something)
  • be sick and tired of (something)
  • be tired to death of (something)