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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 hot water
[Zinsdeel]

in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

Ex: When the truth about his deception came to light , he in hot water with his friends and family .
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in a situation where one has little choice to do what they want or need to

Ex: After the unexpected accident , they their backs against the wall, dealing with a crisis that required immediate action .
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to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of

Ex: Accepting the role as team leader felt overwhelming, and she wondered if she was in over her head.
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in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Having to recover from a severe injury put the athlete behind the eight ball in terms of returning to peak performance.
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black hole
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zwart gat, afgrond

zwart gat, afgrond

Ex: The never-ending paperwork and bureaucracy in the government agency created a black hole of inefficiency .Het eindeloze papierwerk en de bureaucratie bij de overheidsinstantie creëerden een **zwart gat** van inefficiëntie.
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used to denote that someone has little chance of success in a given situation

Ex: Being the underdog in the competition, they knew the odds were stacked against them, but they were determined to give their best effort.
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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: The company 's decision to downsize was a tough one , but they believed it for the best in order to remain competitive .
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in a situation that presents a serious problem

Ex: Her habit of procrastination put her in a pickle as she rushed to complete her assignment at the last minute.
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in a situation that is difficult to deal with

Ex: Running out of cash during the trip , they in a spot and had to find an ATM quickly .
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in a difficult situation, particularly one that is not easy to deal with or get out of

Ex: During the negotiation , it became clear that they in a tight corner, with neither side willing to compromise .
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in dire straits
[Zinsdeel]

a situation with a lot of difficulties

Ex: When the hurricane hit , the community came together to support in dire straits.
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used for saying that someone or something is affected or taken over by a very difficult or undesirable situation

Ex: In the grip of a passionate love affair, she made decisions that she later regretted.
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rabbit hole
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

konijnenhol, doolhof zonder uitgang

konijnenhol, doolhof zonder uitgang

Ex: After starting the home renovation project, they found themselves going down a rabbit hole of unexpected problems and costs.Na het starten van het huisrenovatieproject, vonden ze zichzelf in een **konijnenhol** van onverwachte problemen en kosten terecht.
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experiencing many difficulties or challenges

Ex: Dealing with the loss of a loved one can put through the wringer emotionally .
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troubled waters
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: When the political scandal came to light, the entire nation was in troubled waters, unsure of what would happen next.
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used to convey that one is in a difficult or challenging situation without a clear solution

Ex: After his car broke down in the middle of nowhere , he up a creek without a tow truck .
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used for referring to the time at which a situation gets really problematic, serious, or challenging

Ex: When the chips are down, it's important to stay focused and not let fear or doubt cloud your judgment.
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tough, real-life experiences and challenges that one faces in life, often resulting in practical knowledge

Ex: Going through a series of personal struggles and setbacks, he learned some of life's most valuable lessons in the school of hard knocks.
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in an unpleasant or difficult situation as same as what another person is experiencing

Ex: Our team members are all in the same boat, working long hours to meet the project deadline.
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sea legs
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zeebenen, aanpassing

zeebenen, aanpassing

Ex: Starting college can be overwhelming , but most students quickly find their sea legs and adjust to the academic demands .Aan de universiteit beginnen kan overweldigend zijn, maar de meeste studenten vinden snel hun **draai** en passen zich aan aan de academische eisen.
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(of a difficult situation) to make a man tougher or more responsible

Ex: The challenging journey of backpacking through Europe helped make a man of the young traveler.
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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 fall to pieces and have panic attacks .
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to have or earn just enough money or resources to meet basic needs and survive

Ex: During the economic downturn , many families scrape a living by cutting down on expenses and finding additional sources of income .
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