食らう

Meaning

1. v5uvt
   to eat; to drink; to wolf; to knock back
2. v5uvt
   to receive (e.g. a blow)
3. v5uvt
   to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)

Example sentences

• 不意打ちを食らった。

  I was thrown off guard.

• 突然の昇進の発表で、彼、鳩が豆鉄砲を食らったような顔をしていたよ。

  He looked blank when he heard the announcement of his promotion.

• 毒を食らわば皿まで。

  As well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.