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February 23, 2018 Word of the Day

the brunt of idiom
the brunt of
idiom
The island is bearing the brunt of the storm.
The island is bearing the brunt of the storm.
Definition of THE BRUNT OF

: the main force or effect of (something harmful or dangerous)

  • Cities on the coast felt/bore the brunt of the storm.

  • His troops took the brunt of the enemy attack.

  • The brunt of his criticism was directed at the supervisors.

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