Dificuldades - Experimentando dificuldades

Descubra como os idiomas em inglês como "through the wringer" e "in a tight corner" se relacionam com a experiência de dificuldades em inglês.

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(in|into) hot water [frase]

in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

Ex: But this poor fellow was always getting into hot water, and if there was a wrong way of doing a thing, was sure to hit upon it.

{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: After the unexpected accident , they found their backs against the wall , dealing with a crisis that required immediate action .

[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: Accepting the role as team leader felt overwhelming , and she wondered if she was in over her head .

behind the eight ball [frase]

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 .

black hole [substantivo]

buraco negro

Ex: The never-ending paperwork and bureaucracy in the government agency created a black hole of inefficiency .

A papelada e a burocracia intermináveis na agência governamental criaram um buraco negro de ineficiência.

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

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

Ex:

for the best [frase]

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 was for the best in order to remain competitive .

in a (pretty|) pickle [frase]

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 .

in a (tight|) spot [frase]

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

Ex: Running out of cash during the trip , they were in a spot and had to find an ATM quickly .

in a tight corner [frase]

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 were in a tight corner , with neither side willing to compromise .

in dire straits [frase]

a situation with a lot of difficulties

Ex: When the hurricane hit , the community came together to support those in dire straits .

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: In the grip of a passionate love affair , she made decisions that she later regretted .

rabbit hole [substantivo]

toca do coelho

Ex: After starting the home renovation project , they found themselves going down a rabbit hole of unexpected problems and costs .

Depois de iniciar o projeto de reforma da casa, eles se viram descendo um buraco de coelho de problemas e custos inesperados.

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: When the political scandal came to light , the entire nation was in troubled waters , unsure of what would happen next .

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: After his car broke down in the middle of nowhere , he was up a creek without a tow truck .

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: Going through a series of personal struggles and setbacks , he learned some of life 's most valuable lessons in the school of hard knocks .

in the same boat [frase]

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

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sea legs [substantivo]

pernas do mar

Ex: Starting college can be overwhelming , but most students quickly find their sea legs and adjust to the academic demands .

Começar a faculdade pode ser avassalador, mas a maioria dos alunos rapidamente encontra seu equilíbrio e se adapta às demandas acadêmicas.

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

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

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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: After the tragic loss , she fell to pieces and could n't stop crying .

to [scratch|scrape] a living [frase]

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

Ex: In the remote village , families scratched a living from small-scale farming and livestock raising .

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