Take a beating Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbitɪŋ

TAYK-uh-BEE-ting

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːtɪŋ

TAYK-uh-BEE-ting

Definition

To be badly harmed, damaged, or defeated, either literally (physically hurt) or figuratively (losing money, reputation, etc.).

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used in both literal (physical fight) and figurative (financial loss, tough experience) contexts. Common with 'market', 'team', 'company'. Not generally used for very minor setbacks.

• Spanish: recibir una paliza - sufrir un golpe (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): levar uma surra - sofrer um baque (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): levar tareia - sofrer um revés (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 遭受重创 - 被打得很惨
• Chinese (Traditional): 遭受重挫 - 被打得很慘
• Hindi: बुरी तरह हारना - नुकसान झेलना
• Arabic: يتلقى ضربة قاسية - يتعرض لخسارة كبيرة
• Bengali: ভীষণভাবে মার খাওয়া - প্রচণ্ড ক্ষতি হওয়া
• Russian: сильно пострадать - сильно проиграть
• Japanese: ひどい目にあう - 大きな損害を受ける
• Vietnamese: chịu thiệt hại nặng - bị đánh tơi tả
• Korean: 심한 손해를 입다 - 크게 당하다
• Turkish: ağır darbe almak - ciddi zarar görmek
• Urdu: بُری طرح مار کھانا - شدید نقصان اٹھانا
• Indonesian: mengalami kerugian besar - babak belur

Example Sentences

After the match, the team took a beating.

basic

The stock market took a beating last year.

basic

My phone took a beating but it still works.

basic

Our profits really took a beating this quarter.

natural

The car took a beating after the road trip, but it made it home.

natural

Wow, you really took a beating out there! Are you okay?

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