at the first brunt
The phrase "at the first brunt" is an archaic expression used to describe the initial impact or onset of an event, often in the context of battles or conflicts.
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Definition
C2Historical Literature
(obsolete, literary)At the initial impact or onset of a significant event, typically a battle or conflict.
Example
- The troops were exhausted at the first brunt of the enemy's assault.
- He faced the first brunt of criticism with remarkable composure.