Bear the brunt of
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
to endure the worst part of something (the main force of hardship)
Bear the brunt of
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
to endure the worst part of something (the main force of hardship)
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Examples
"Ordinary citizens will bear the brunt of higher taxes."
"Frontline workers bore the brunt of the crisis while systems adapted slowly."
Mnemonic Trick
Think of being hit first and hardest; you 'bear' the main blow.
Cultural Context
Often used in economic or crisis contexts.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
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