быть в трансе(to feel very upset because you’re no longer able to deal with a difficult situation. Helen is at the end of her rope after looking for a job for months without any luck. VLZ_58)
быть объектом(of something; affected by something unpleasant: It's very uncomfortable to be on the receiving end of that kind of language.
• You don't want to be on the receiving end of her anger!Alexander Demidov)
