Question

Complete the given idiomatic expression by choosing the correct alternative:
To be on the receiving ___. (Be the one who suffers something unpleasant)

• A. limit
• B. edge
• C. point
• D. end

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

end

'To be on the receiving end' is an idiomatic expression which means 'to be at the receiving end of something and to suffer because of it.'

Therefore, the correct alternative to complete the given idiomatic expression is Option D - end.