at the receiving end
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at the receiving end
In the position of getting something (from someone else). Typically, the one "at 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 at the receiving end of your temper every night! I'd hate to be at the receiving end of one of his roundhouse kicks.
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be at (or on) the receiving end
be subjected to something unpleasant. informalFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017