to be defeated in doing something and be reprimanded for the same
to lose a considerable amount of money
to get punished for something not done right
be defeated or to lose of lots of money
The younger sibling never takes a beating even if they have done the mischief. It is always the older child who is blamed.
I took the beating when the caterer did not deliver the food on time. He was hired through my reference after all.
She always takes a beating for her husband because he never bothers attending any important family events.
Freya should not be taking the beating for the work that was not her responsibility.
I take the beating for being late every time even though it is my husband who takes a long time getting ready.
I know many people who will avoid taking a beating at all costs.
Owing to adverse reports in the media, the British Boarding Cast took a beating last year.
There is no origin for this idiom
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