Dificultad - Experimentando dificultades

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(in|into) hot water [Frase]

in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

Ex: When the truth about his deception came to light , he was in hot water with his friends and family .

{one's} [back] (against|to) the wall [Frase]

in a situation where one has little choice to do what they want or need to

Ex: The negotiations were n't going well , and it felt like they had their backs to the wall with little room for compromise .

[be] (way|) in over {one's} head [Frase]

to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of

Ex: Managing a large-scale construction project was a new experience , and he worried about being way in over his head .

behind the eight ball [Frase]

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: With mounting debts and no savings , they felt like they were constantly behind the eight ball when it came to their financial goals .

black hole [Sustantivo]

agujero negro

Ex: Her addiction to drugs had become a black hole , consuming her life and preventing her from breaking free .

Su adicción a las drogas se había convertido en un agujero negro, consumiendo su vida e impidiéndole liberarse.

the (odds|cards) [are] stacked against {sb} [Oración]

las probabilidades están en contra de

Ex:

for the best [Frase]

used for saying that something is going to be of advantage despite causing difficulty at the moment

Ex: Their breakup was painful , but they both thought it was for the best as they had grown apart .

in a (pretty|) pickle [Frase]

in a situation that presents a serious problem

Ex: When the unexpected snowstorm hit , many commuters were in a pickle , stuck on the roads for hours .

in a (tight|) spot [Frase]

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

Ex: Having lost their passports while traveling , they were in a spot and had to contact their embassy for assistance .

in a tight corner [Frase]

aprieto

Ex: The company was in a tight corner due to a sudden drop in sales and needed to come up with a quick solution .

in dire straits [Frase]

a situation with a lot of difficulties

Ex: The company 's mismanagement left it in dire straits , with bankruptcy looming .

in the grip of {sth} [Frase]

used for saying that someone or something is affected or taken over by a very difficult or undesirable situation

Ex: He found himself in the grip of fear during the thrilling roller coaster ride .

rabbit hole [Sustantivo]

madriguera de conejo

Ex: Researching conspiracy theories on the internet can lead you down a rabbit hole of misinformation and confusion .

Investigar teorías de conspiración en internet puede llevarte por un agujero de conejo de desinformación y confusión.

through the wringer [Frase]

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

Ex: After a tough day of interviews , he felt like he had been through the wringer .

troubled waters [Frase]

a situation that is filled with a lot of problems, confusion, or disorganization

Ex: The company faced troubled waters as it struggled with financial instability and internal conflicts .

up (a|the) creek (without a paddle|) [Frase]

used to convey that one is in a difficult or challenging situation without a clear solution

Ex: The company 's recent collapse has left their pension fund members up the creek .

when the chips [are] down [Frase]

used for referring to the time at which a situation gets really problematic, serious, or challenging

Ex:

school of hard knocks [Frase]

tough, real-life experiences and challenges that one faces in life, often resulting in practical knowledge

Ex: After several failed business ventures , she gained her knowledge from the school of hard knocks .

in the same boat [Frase]

in an unpleasant or difficult situation as same as what another person is experiencing

Ex: In times of economic hardship , many families are in the same boat , struggling to make ends meet .

sea legs [Sustantivo]

pies de mar

Ex: Moving to a foreign country can be daunting at first , but with time , you 'll develop your sea legs and settle into the new environment .

Mudarse a un país extranjero puede ser desalentador al principio, pero con el tiempo, desarrollarás tus piernas de mar y te adaptarás al nuevo entorno.

to [make] a man (out|) of {sb} [Frase]

(of a difficult situation) to make a man tougher or more responsible

Ex: His time in the military really made a man of him , teaching discipline and leadership .

to [fall] to pieces [Frase]

to experience a strong emotional or mental struggle, where someone feels overwhelmed, upset, and unable to handle their emotions

Ex: The stress of the job caused him to fall to pieces and have panic attacks .

to [scratch|scrape] a living [Frase]

to have or earn just enough money or resources to meet basic needs and survive

Ex: The elderly couple scratched a living by collecting recyclables from the streets and selling them .

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