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Καταστάσεις και Συνθήκες - Δυσκολία & Αντιξοότητες

Εξερευνήστε αγγλικές παροιμίες που απεικονίζουν δυσκολίες και αντιξοότητες, όπως «όταν βρέχει, χύνει» και «η δυστυχία αγαπά την παρέα».

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life is not all beer and skittles

used to suggest that while there may be times of happiness, there will also be times of hardship, and that it is important to be realistic and practical in one's approach to life

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "life is not all beer and skittles"
prosperity makes friends, and adversity tries them

used to imply that during prosperous times, people are more likely to form friendships, while during challenging times, the strength and authenticity of those friendships are tested

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "prosperity (makes|gains) friends, and adversity tries them"
sometime darkness can show you the light

used to suggest that difficult or challenging experiences can sometimes lead to positive outcomes or insights, emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "sometime darkness can show you the light"
the longest mile is the last mile home

used to suggest that the final part of a journey or task often feels more difficult and takes more time than the earlier stages

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "the longest mile is the last mile home"
there is no royal road to learning

used to imply that there are no shortcuts or easy paths to acquiring knowledge or expertise, and that the only way to truly learn something is through hard work, study, and practice

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "there is no royal road to learning"
we all have our cross to bear

used to imply that everyone has their own unique challenges or problems to deal with, and that it is important to be understanding and empathetic toward others who may be struggling

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "we all have our cross to bear"
when it rains, it pours

used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "when it rains, it pours"
a bad penny always turns up

used to imply that someone or something that is considered undesirable or unwelcome will inevitably reappear or resurface, even if they have been supposedly eliminated or dealt with

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "a bad penny always turns up"
a gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials

used to suggest that difficult experiences and challenges are necessary for personal growth and development, and that one should embrace them as opportunities for self-improvement

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "a gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials"
above black there is no color (, and above salt there is no savor)

used to express a sense of emotional or psychological exhaustion, where someone becomes indifferent or desensitized to challenges due to experiencing significant adversity or hardship

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "above black there is no color (, and above salt there is no savor|)"
calamity is man's true touchstone

used to imply that it is easy to appear virtuous and noble when everything is going well, but it is during times of hardship and calamity that a person's true nature is tested

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "calamity is man's true touchstone"
crosses are ladders that lead to heaven

used to suggest that the difficulties or hardships one encounters in life can serve as opportunities for spiritual growth and can ultimately lead to a better place in the afterlife

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "crosses are ladders that lead to heaven"
it is easier to tear down than to build (it back) up

used to imply that creating or building something requires effort, time, and resources, while destroying or tearing something down can often be accomplished quickly and with little effort

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "it is easier to tear down than to build (it back|) up"
every heart has its own ache

used to emphasize that everyone has their own struggles and pain that they carry within them, even if it is not outwardly visible or apparent to others

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "every heart (has|hath) its own ache"
every path has its (own) puddle

used to say that every journey or course of action will have its own set of obstacles or challenges

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "every path has its (own|) puddle"
if it is not one thing, it is another

used to imply that life is full of challenges and setbacks, and that when one problem or difficulty is resolved, another one inevitably arises

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "if it is not one thing, it is another"
you may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell

used to imply that a task or request given is impossible or extremely difficult to accomplish

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "you may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell"
new levels, new devils

used to suggest that success is not a destination but an ongoing process, and that each new level of achievement brings with it new challenges and difficulties to overcome

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "new levels, new devils"
misery loves company

used to imply that people who are unhappy may feel a sense of comfort or relief in knowing that they are not alone in their suffering and that others share their pain

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "misery loves company"
misfortunes never come singly

used to imply that problems or difficulties tend to occur in clusters or sequences, rather than as isolated incidents

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "misfortunes never come singly"
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