the brunt of
idiom
: 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.
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The poor will bear the brunt of tariffs For Americans, tariffs on Chinese goods could raise prices on household items as varied as aluminum foil, syringes, toys and textiles.
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Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The company produces nearly all of its North American cars in the U.S., and observers predicted the company could avoid the brunt of Trump’s tariffs due to its focus on domestic production.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Avoiding the brunt of Trump’s tariffs, Britain sees an opportunity to serve as a refuge from the trade war that has rattled markets and the global economy.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Three outer districts bore the brunt of the impact, but none included major tourist attractions.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The company produces nearly all of its North American cars in the U.S., and observers predicted the company could avoid the brunt of Trump’s tariffs due to its focus on domestic production.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Avoiding the brunt of Trump’s tariffs, Britain sees an opportunity to serve as a refuge from the trade war that has rattled markets and the global economy.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Three outer districts bore the brunt of the impact, but none included major tourist attractions.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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