on the receiving end
Related to on the receiving end: off-chance, rub off, defer to, pick up on, in its entirety, give it a shot, come to fruition, called on
on the receiving end
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.
on the receiving end
In the situation of recipient, especially of something unpleasant, as in It seems I'm always on the receiving end of his bad moods. [c. 1930]
See also: end, on, receive
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- at the receiving end
- be at the receiving end
- be on the receiving end
- be on/at the receiving end
- receive
- oversharer
- test the water
- test the water(s)
- test the water/waters
- overshare