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Poznaj angielskie idiomy związane z wywoływaniem problemów, w tym "cross the bear" i "recipe for disaster".

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English idioms related to Difficulty
apple of discord

a thing that is the source of a trouble, particularly by making people argue over it

Ex: The division of household chores became the apple of discord between the roommates, leading to constant arguments and tension in the living arrangement.
to [dig] {oneself} into a hole

to do something that gets oneself stuck into a difficulty

Ex: With each failed attempt to meet deadlines, the student dug themselves into a hole of academic struggle and stress, finding it harder to catch up.
recipe for disaster

something that most likely results in great problems

Ex: Combining highly flammable materials with faulty electrical wiring is a recipe for disaster and can result in devastating fires.
to [rock] the boat

to provoke problems with something that one does or says

Ex: The boat would not have been rocked if we had just gone with the agreed-upon plan.
can of worms

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became a can of worms when new evidence emerged, leading to further complications and delays in the trial.
the fat [is] in the fire

said when an action has inevitable consequences

Ex: When the project's deadline was missed for the third time, the fat was in the fire, and the client threatened to terminate the contract.
hornet's nest

a situation that is very difficult or unpleasant to be in, often because people are really angry or upset over something

Ex: Mentioning the controversial topic at the family dinner was like entering a hornet's nest, triggering heated arguments among relatives.
[cross] to bear

a difficult situation that one cannot change or escape from

Ex: When Nancy's husband passed away, she was left with quite a cross to bear having to raise four children on her own.
more kicks than halfpence

a situation in which a person is subjected to more trouble instead of a positive outcome

Ex: Sarah has experienced financial struggles, the loss of her home, and the passing of loved ones, giving her the feeling of having more kicks than halfpence.
through the mill

in a situation that is extremely difficult to go through

Ex: Jane's start-up company faced financial difficulties, legal disputes, and intense competition, but she learned valuable lessons by going through the mill of entrepreneurship.
(shit|stuff) [hit] the fan

used for stating that a lot of problems and arguments will occur when someone becomes aware of something

Ex: The celebrity's offensive comments on social media went viral, and the stuff hit the fan as they faced backlash, lost endorsements, and had to issue public apologies.
bane of {one's} (life|existence)

a person or thing that brings one misfortune or unhappiness

Ex: The noisy neighbors and their late-night parties are the bane of my existence; I can never get a good night's sleep.
the fat [hit] the fire

used to describe a situation that was already bad has suddenly become worse

Ex: The team was already struggling, but when their star player got injured right before the championship game, the fat hit the fire, and their chances of winning diminished significantly.
to [spell] (trouble|danger)

to indicate or suggest that a situation or action is likely to lead to problems

Ex: The low rumble of thunder spelled trouble for the outdoor concert.
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