To bear the brunt of an attack or misfortune.
当承当，承受；冲要冲，交通要道。比喻最先受到攻击或遭到灾难。
《汉书·五行志下》郑当其冲，不能修德。”
During the crisis, the small businesses were the first to bear the brunt.
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