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Meanings of take a hit in English

Inhale through the nose.

        Usage of take a hit in English
        1
        The economy is expected to take a hit from the severe earthquakes.
        Radio NZ
        2
        They included resolution mechanisms, tougher supervision and making creditors take a hit.
        Reuters
        3
        Big financial firms are likely to take a hit from paying fees.
        Reuters
        4
        Only a supernatural could take a hit like that and remain unfazed.
        Soulless
        5
        However, Ms Hall also told MPs the education budget would take a hit.
        Radio NZ
        6
        Trump Jr. said new business would take a hit in India.
        Reuters
        7
        Stocks for car or home related companies can take a hit.
        Radio NZ
        8
        It might come in handy should modern society take a hit.
        Wired
        9
        The deal is contingent on private sector creditors accepting to take a hit.
        Reuters
        10
        So we will take a hit, no question, Fitzgerald told Reuters.
        Reuters
        11
        It's been by my bed so I can take a hit as needed.
        Mockingjay
        12
        Under the current rescue plan, only junior bondholders stand to take a hit.
        Reuters
        13
        The Irving, Texas-based oil titan did take a hit from crude's price drop.
        Reuters
        14
        Confidence will take a hit if he isn't around to finish the job.
        Reuters
        15
        Everybody has to take a hit, but we've already taken one.
        The Irish Times
        16
        While they'd take a hit, we believe the hit would be less pronounced.
        News.com.au
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        Common
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        Common
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