bear the brunt

The idiom "bear the brunt" refers to taking on the most significant or difficult part of a situation or responsibility. Here are some examples of how this idiom is used in sentences:
There are sentences below:
  1. During the storm, the sturdy oak tree bore the brunt of the strong winds, protecting the smaller trees behind it.
  2. Sarah's team members left her to bear the brunt of the presentation when they didn't show up, but she handled it with confidence.
  3. The new employee was nervous about making a mistake, but his experienced colleague assured him that she would bear the brunt of any errors.
  4. The teacher praised the student who was willing to bear the brunt of the extra work to help his classmates understand the lesson.
  5. When the store made a pricing error, the manager had to bear the brunt of the angry customers' complaints, but she handled the situation professionally.

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