be on/at the receiving end

be on the receiving end

To be in the position of getting something (from someone else). Typically, the one "on the receiving end" is the recipient of some behavior or action perceived to be harmful or negative. Look, I know you're having a tough time at work, but I'm sick of being on the receiving end of your temper every night! I'd hate to be on the receiving end of one of his roundhouse kicks.See also: end, on, receive

be at (or on) the receiving end

be subjected to something unpleasant. informalSee also: end, receive

be on/at the reˈceiving end (of something)

(informal) be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant one: He’s been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism recently.See also: end, on, receive

单词	be on/at the receiving end
释义	be on/at the receiving end be on the receiving end To be in the position of getting something (from someone else). Typically, the one "on the receiving end" is the recipient of some behavior or action perceived to be harmful or negative. Look, I know you're having a tough time at work, but I'm sick of being on the receiving end of your temper every night! I'd hate to be on the receiving end of one of his roundhouse kicks.See also: end, on, receive be at (or on) the receiving end be subjected to something unpleasant. informalSee also: end, receive be on/at the reˈceiving end (of something) (informal) be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant one: He’s been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism recently.See also: end, on, receive
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