Used when someone faces more negative results than others. After the game, our team really got the worst of it with multiple injuries.
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Conflict Loss
Often used to imply losing a fight or argument, not just a bad situation. During the debate, Joe got the worst of it and couldn't recover.
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Emotional Weight
It may carry an emotional burden, suggesting the person is both mentally and physically affected. She got the worst of the breakup and took months to regain her happiness.