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Труднощі - Створення проблем

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми, пов'язані зі створенням проблем, включаючи "cross the bear" та "recipe for disaster".

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English idioms related to Difficulty
apple of discord
[фраза]

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

Ex: The division of household chores became apple of discord between the roommates , leading to constant arguments and tension in the living arrangement .
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to do something that gets oneself stuck into a difficulty

Ex: With each failed attempt to meet deadlines , the dug themselves into a hole of academic struggle and stress , finding it harder to catch up .
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something that most likely results in great problems

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

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.
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can of worms
[фраза]

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

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

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.
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hornet's nest
[фраза]

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 hornet 's nest, triggering heated arguments among relatives .
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cross to bear
[фраза]

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.
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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 more kicks than halfpence.
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through the mill
[фраза]

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.
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shit hit the fan
[речення]

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.
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bane of one's life
[фраза]

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.
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the fat hit the fire
[речення]

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 gamethe fat hit the fire, and their chances of winning diminished significantly .
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to spell trouble
[фраза]

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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