Svårigheter - Uppleva svårigheter

Upptäck hur engelska idiomen som "through the wringer" och "in a tight corner" relaterar till att uppleva svårigheter på engelska.

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(in|into) hot water [Fras]

in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

Ex: After missing the important client meeting , he found himself in hot water with his boss .

{one's} [back] (against|to) the wall [Fras]

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

Ex: We knew that with so little time and money left to finish the project we had our backs to the wall .

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

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

Ex: Sean tried to pay his gambling debts , but he was in over his head .

behind the eight ball [Fras]

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

Ex: Many families in this country are still behind the eight ball and do not enjoy the same standard of living that other people enjoy .

black hole [Substantiv]

svart hål

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

Hennes drogberoende hade blivit ett svart hål, som slukade hennes liv och förhindrade henne från att bryta sig loss.

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

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

Ex: I maintain that the defense actually played pretty well in the Super Bowl, especially when you consider how things were stacked against them.

for the best [Fras]

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

Ex: The cast did n't attempt a Spanish accent , which was definitely for the best .

in a (pretty|) pickle [Fras]

in a situation that presents a serious problem

Ex: We 're in a pretty pickle now because the hotel gave our room away .

in a (tight|) spot [Fras]

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

Ex: The recent strike has put the airline company in a tight spot .

in a tight corner [Fras]

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

Ex: He ’s a good man to have around if ever you ’re in a tight corner .

in dire straits [Fras]

a situation with a lot of difficulties

Ex: The firm is in dire straits and may go bankrupt .

in the grip of {sth} [Fras]

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

Ex: Lebanon remained in the grip of an intense political crisis .

rabbit hole [Substantiv]

kaninhål

Ex: Let 's avoid that particular rabbit hole and consider a broader and more unsettling point .

Låt oss undvika just det kaninhålet och överväga en bredare och mer oroande punkt.

through the wringer [Fras]

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

Ex: Dealing with the loss of a loved one can put you through the wringer emotionally .

troubled waters [Fras]

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

Ex: The situation was terrible , but like many politicians he was attracted by troubled waters .

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

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

Ex: Customers feel they have been left up the creek without a paddle by the bank .

when the chips [are] down [Fras]

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

Ex: One day when the chips are down, you will know who your true friends are.

school of hard knocks [Fras]

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

Ex: He never went to college but the school of hard knocks made him a shrewd businessman .

in the same boat [Fras]

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

Ex: Both of us lost our jobs , so we 're in the same boat when it comes to job hunting .

sea legs [Substantiv]

sjöben

Ex: It took some time , but Jake eventually found his sea legs in his new job and became comfortable with the tasks and responsibilities .

Det tog lite tid, men Jake hittade till slut sina sjöben i sitt nya jobb och blev bekväm med uppgifterna och ansvaren.

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

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

Ex: A couple of years in the army should make a man of him .

to [fall] to pieces [Fras]

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

Ex: The news of the accident made him fall to pieces , and he could n't concentrate on anything .

to [scratch|scrape] a living [Fras]

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

Ex: The elderly couple scratched a living by collecting recyclables from the streets and selling them .

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