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Difficulté - Rencontrer des difficultés

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme « through the wringer » et « in a serré coin » sont liées aux difficultés rencontrées en anglais.

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English idioms related to Difficulty
in hot water

in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

[Phrase]
one's back against the wall

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

[Phrase]
be (way) in over one's head

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

[Phrase]
behind the eight ball

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

[Phrase]
black hole

a difficult state or condition that is not easy to escape from

puits noir, trou noir

puits noir, trou noir

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[nom]
the odds are stacked against somebody

used to denote that someone has little chance of success in a given situation

les chances sont contre

les chances sont contre

[phrase]
for the best

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

[Phrase]
in a (pretty) pickle

in a situation that presents a serious problem

[Phrase]
in a (tight) spot

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

[Phrase]
in a tight corner

in a difficult situation, particularly one that is not easy to deal with or get out of

dans une impasse

dans une impasse

[Phrase]
in dire straits

a situation with a lot of difficulties

[Phrase]
in the grip of something

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

[Phrase]
rabbit hole

a situation marked by complexity, confusion, or strangeness, which is often difficult to escape from

situation complexe, labyrinthe intellectuel

situation complexe, labyrinthe intellectuel

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[nom]
through the wringer

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

[Phrase]
troubled waters

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

[Phrase]
up a creek (without a paddle)

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

[Phrase]
when the chips are down

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

[Phrase]
school of hard knocks

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

[Phrase]
in the same boat

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

[Phrase]
sea legs

a person's ability to adjust to a new or unfamiliar situation

aptitude à s'adapter, capacité d'adaptation

aptitude à s'adapter, capacité d'adaptation

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[nom]
to make a man (out) of somebody

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

[Phrase]
to fall to pieces

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

[Phrase]
to scratch a living

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

[Phrase]
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