take a beating

phrase

: to be beaten badly in a game or contest
The team took a beating in last night's game.
—often used figuratively to suggest a setback or loss
Our plans took a real beating from the review committee.
Many investors took quite a (bad) beating when the stock market crashed.

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Between pollen, dirt, cobwebs, and whatever the weather decides to throw at it, garage doors take a beating year-round without most homeowners giving them a second thought. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 There’s a soft lining for comfort, and the durable synthetic upper can take a beating. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 With the constant parade of shoes, feet, paws, and dust bunnies flying across their surfaces, your floors take a beating. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 The watch can take a beating, and its durability is one of the main reasons to opt for it over the Galaxy Watch 9. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take a beating

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“Take a beating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20beating. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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