take a beating

Frequency: 8.522.4 per million words

to endure a beating, often used figuratively for teams or stocks

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  • The team took a real beating in the championship game.
  • My stock portfolio took a severe beating during the market crash.
  • The tourism industry is taking a beating due to the travel restrictions.
  • His reputation has taken a beating since the scandal was revealed.
  • Small businesses are expected to take a beating if the new regulations pass.
  • My confidence took a beating after that job rejection.
  • The boxer took a brutal beating but refused to give up.
  • If you don't maintain it, your car will take a beating from the harsh weather.
  • The currency took a beating throughout the last decade due to inflation.
  • The old castle's walls have taken a beating from centuries of wind and rain.