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Definition take a pounding in British English

take a pounding phrase

phrase
1

to be defeated very thoroughly

Synonyms and related words
submit surrender appease
2

to suffer a lot of damage

Example

The city took a pounding during the Second World War.

Synonyms and related words
run out of road suffer undergo
Definition take a pounding in British English