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

Kelce admits to having lost a step, but he still finished with 76 receptions on 108 targets and 851 receiving yards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Puka Nacua, for instance, was a fifth rounder in 2023 and just led the NFL in receiving yards per game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Walker finished with 135 rushing yards on 27 carries and added 26 receiving yards on the way to bagging MVP honors in Seattle's 29-13 triumph at Levi's Stadium.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Put it this way, if Puka Nacua chalks up 225 receiving yards again, the Rams will win.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

DeMarcus Robinson recorded 111 receiving yards against Philadelphia—nearly triple his total from any other game this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026