receiving end

American  

noun

1. the position in which one is subject to some kind of action or effect, especially an unpleasant one (usually used in the phrase at oron the receiving end ).

   The corporation is on the receiving end of many complaints about its advertising.

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Etymology

Origin of receiving end

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

She added that Suu Kyi is in very good health and receiving regular medical check-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

You make a lump-sum payment to the insurance company and you start receiving regular payments, usually within the first 12 months.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The Bank of America Institute, which monitors employment conditions by analyzing the number of customer accounts receiving regular paycheck deposits, also reports that the broad employment story hasn’t changed.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

She gave him her email address and began receiving regular messages from Mr Appleton from April 2022, Mr Patel said.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Children walk four or five weeks after birth, and are capable of receiving regular instruction at the age of five months.

From Life in a Thousand Worlds by Harris, W. S. (William Shuler)