Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich Small talk?

Louisa: 'The public have been the ones who have had to bear the brunt of the mistakes made by top bankers.' Ceryl: 'You're right. It's time there were stricter controls in place.'

to bear the brunt

Do you know what it means?

• to carry all the luggage
• to give the bear its evening meal
• to be the most affected