Battle-Axe: Use at Your Own Risk
This term for a fierce woman is widely considered sexist, but some people say it may not be so.12 November 2006
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battle axe. They consider her a pushy, demanding woman.
bear the brunt of concern for the business.
Bear can mean to carry. And brunt means the major part. To bear the brunt is to carry the major part of the responsibility for something.