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Definition of receiving end in English: receiving endnoun rɪˌsiːvɪŋ ˈɛnd 1A part, place, or position that receives a discharged object, transmitted signal, etc. 2Baseball. The position of catcher.
Phrases to be on (also at) the receiving end : to be the (unfortunate) recipient of some action, event, etc.; to be subjected to something unpleasant.
Origin Early 18th century. From receiving + end. Definition of receiving end in US English: receiving endnounrɪˌsiːvɪŋ ˈɛnd 1A part, place, or position that receives a discharged object, transmitted signal, etc. 2Baseball. The position of catcher.
Phrases to be on (also at) the receiving end : to be the (unfortunate) recipient of some action, event, etc.; to be subjected to something unpleasant.
Origin Early 18th century. From receiving + end. |