Meaning of 'Bear the brunt'
What does the saying 'Bear the brunt' mean?
Idiom: Bear the brunt
Meaning:
People who bear the brunt of something endure the worst of something bad.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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