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bear the brunt

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bear the brunt (of something)
to withstand the worst part or the strongest part of something, such as an attack. I had to bear the brunt of her screaming and yelling. Why don't you talk with her the next time she complains? I'm tired of bearing the brunt of her objections.
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Your feet bear the brunt of your whole body, they take you where ever you want However over working them without the proper care they need can get you into trouble
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Tevez was fortunate to escape a red card after reacting angrily to some over-zealous challenges during Saturday's victory over Espanyol and, although he continued to bear the brunt of some traditional Italian defending, Tevez kept his temper in check on this occasion.
 
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