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Idiom: On The Receiving End

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How to pronounce "on the receiving end":

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being the victim of an unpleasant action

Example Sentences

1
After teasing his younger brother all day, Jake found himself on the receiving end of a prank.
2
As a customer service representative, Sarah often had to deal with angry customers on the receiving end of product issues.
3
Having lost the game, the team was on the receiving end of criticism from their coach.
4
The CEO was on the receiving end of a lot of praise after the company's successful product launch.
5
During the argument, John found himself on the receiving end of some hurtful insults.

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