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get the worst of it

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To suffer the most as a result of a defeat; to be the most badly affected.

Examples

“Sure the others had a couple scuff marks, but he got the worst of it with all the bruises.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

get there get through get through one's head get to get to first base get to grass

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