Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bear the brunt of
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "bear the brunt of" is bear the maximum fury. It means to suffer the most from something, such as an attack, a problem, or a difficult situation.
The other options are not correct.
- Breed jealousy: This is not the same as bear the brunt of.
- Assume an identity: This is not the same as bear the brunt of.
- Bear discrimination: This can be part of what it means to bear the brunt of, but it is not the whole meaning.