Take a hit

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Experience a setback or loss.

His popularity as a politician took a hit after the scandal.
Visual representation of "take a hit" - Experience a setback or loss

Often appears as...

  • take a huge hit
  • popularity took a hit

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Idiomatic

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Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies disappointment or damage to a reputation or status.

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The company's stock took a hit after the CEO resigned.
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Business Context

Commonly used to describe financial or market losses in a business setting.

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After the data breach, the business took a huge hit.
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Media Usage

Frequently appears in news or analysis to explain the impact of an event on performance or success.

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The film's box office earnings took a hit due to negative reviews.
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