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

Some people who don’t expect an inheritance might feel wistful or even sad about their financial prospects, especially when relatives and friends are on the receiving end.

From MarketWatch

This season we've seen some high profile examples in the Premier League, most notably with Thomas Frank on the receiving end of disgruntled Spurs fans.

From BBC

Let's get the final word from someone who has been on the receiving end of boos.

From BBC

But at least one constant remains: Investors are choosing the companies on the receiving end of big tech’s spending spree.

From The Wall Street Journal

The AI trade has become more fraught, but at least one constant remains: Investors are choosing the companies on the receiving end of Big Tech’s spending spree.

From The Wall Street Journal