Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bear the brunt of

bear the maximum fury

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.