suffer a thrashing

Frequency: 6.95.8 per million words

Used in the context of experiencing a severe defeat, especially in sports.

thrashingVERB + thrashing

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suffer

Examples (10)

  • The team suffered a thrashing on Sunday.
  • If they don't improve, they will suffer another thrashing in the next match.
  • The politician suffered a humiliating thrashing in the recent election.
  • No one likes to suffer a thrashing, but sometimes it's a valuable lesson.
  • Despite their best efforts, the visiting side suffered a heavy thrashing.
  • The company is expected to suffer a financial thrashing after the scandal.
  • He vowed not to suffer such a thrashing again and trained harder.
  • It's tough to watch your favorite team suffer a thrashing.
  • Having suffered a thrashing in the first round, they are now fighting for survival.
  • To suffer a thrashing at home is particularly embarrassing for any club.