Moeilijkheden - Moeilijkheden ervaren

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "through the wringer" en "in a tight corner" verband houden met het ervaren van moeilijkheden in het Engels.

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(in|into) hot water [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: When the company was on the brink of bankruptcy , the CEO had his back against the wall and had to make some tough decisions .

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

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

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behind the eight ball [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Missing the deadline for the important project put the team behind the eight ball , and they had to work hard to catch up .

black hole [zelfstandig naamwoord]

zwart gat

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

Haar verslaving aan drugs was een zwart gat geworden, dat haar leven opslokte en haar verhinderde om los te breken.

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

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

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for the best [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Although he was sad to leave his old job , he believed it was for the best because the new opportunity offered more growth potential .

in a (pretty|) pickle [Zinsdeel]

in a situation that presents a serious problem

Ex: Forgetting his wallet at home left him in a pretty pickle when it came time to pay the restaurant bill .

in a (tight|) spot [Zinsdeel]

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

Ex: After forgetting to prepare for the presentation , he found himself in a tight spot during the meeting , trying to improvise .

in a tight corner [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: After making a serious mistake at work , he was in a tight corner , uncertain of how to rectify the situation .

in dire straits [Zinsdeel]

a situation with a lot of difficulties

Ex: The charity provided assistance to families in dire straits , helping them with basic necessities .

in the grip of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The country was in the grip of a severe economic crisis , affecting everyone 's livelihood .

rabbit hole [zelfstandig naamwoord]

konijnenhol

Ex: Their advice is not meant to send you down a rabbit hole , and involve you in chaos and disorder .

Hun advies is niet bedoeld om je een konijnenhol in te sturen, en je te betrekken bij chaos en wanorde.

through the wringer [Zinsdeel]

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

Ex: My mother 's recent episode of cancer has really put us through the wringer this year .

troubled waters [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Their relationship had always been in troubled waters , marked by constant arguments and disagreements .

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

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

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when the chips [are] down [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

school of hard knocks [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Growing up in a rough neighborhood taught him more than any school – he 's a graduate of the school of hard knocks .

in the same boat [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: After the storm , all the neighbors who suffered property damage found themselves in the same boat .

sea legs [zelfstandig naamwoord]

zeebenen

Ex: After a few weeks in the new job , Sarah finally found her sea legs and started to feel more confident in her role .

Na een paar weken in de nieuwe baan vond Sarah eindelijk haar zeebenen en begon ze zich zekerder te voelen in haar rol.

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

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

Ex: The army will soon make a man out of you .

to [fall] to pieces [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Despite the difficult circumstances , they managed to scratch a living by selling homemade crafts .

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