take a battering
idiom
: to do poorly
The party is expected to take a battering in the upcoming election.
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If these problems can be overcome and the highly capable designs are turned out in large volumes, then Russia will take a battering which will make all the previous damage look minor.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Your skin can take a battering from the dry air, strong winds, and sun exposure.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
For Democrats, that is a headache heading into a year in which history suggests their first-term President's party will take a battering.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 29 Oct. 2021
Unlike the Glazers, Arsenal's ownership has engaged with fans through Stan Kroenke's son Josh, who subjected himself to a video call to take a battering of questions over the Super League debacle.
—Rob Harris, Star Tribune, 3 May 2021
Unlike the Glazers, Arsenal’s ownership has engaged with fans through Stan Kroenke’s son, Josh, who subjected himself to a video call to take a battering of questions over the Super League debacle.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 May 2021
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David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Your skin can take a battering from the dry air, strong winds, and sun exposure.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
For Democrats, that is a headache heading into a year in which history suggests their first-term President's party will take a battering.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 29 Oct. 2021
Unlike the Glazers, Arsenal's ownership has engaged with fans through Stan Kroenke's son Josh, who subjected himself to a video call to take a battering of questions over the Super League debacle.
—Rob Harris, Star Tribune, 3 May 2021
Unlike the Glazers, Arsenal’s ownership has engaged with fans through Stan Kroenke’s son, Josh, who subjected himself to a video call to take a battering of questions over the Super League debacle.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 May 2021
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“Take a battering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20battering. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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