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idiomtake a beating/hammering1 to be severely criticized, badly damaged, or completely defeated ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:Munro had taken a beating in the press as a result of her decision.Several million-dollar beach homes took a hammering during the recent tropical storms.2 to lose money or become less in value:If you have to sell your stock too soon, you may take a beating on the price.Carson admits that small businesses have taken a hammering during the recent recession, but blames the banks.
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