Khó Khăn - Gặp khó khăn

Khám phá cách các thành ngữ tiếng Anh như "through the wringer" và "in a tight corner" liên quan đến việc trải qua khó khăn trong tiếng Anh.

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(in|into) hot water [Cụm từ]

in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

Ex: When the truth about his deception came to light , he was in hot water with his friends and family .

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

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

Ex: With mounting debts and no job prospects , he had his back to the wall and needed to find a solution quickly .

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

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

Ex: When I became a graduate student I knew at once I was way in over my head .

behind the eight ball [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: After losing his job , he found himself behind the eight ball when it came to paying his bills and supporting his family .

black hole [Danh từ]

hố đen

Ex: Suffering from severe depression can make it feel like you 're stuck in a black hole of despair .

Bị trầm cảm nặng có thể khiến bạn cảm thấy như bị mắc kẹt trong một hố đen tuyệt vọng.

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

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

Ex:

for the best [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The last thing I wanted was for my parents to go into a nursing home , but in the end even I could see it was for the best .

in a (pretty|) pickle [Cụm từ]

in a situation that presents a serious problem

Ex: After missing the last train home , she found herself in a pickle , unsure of how to get back .

in a (tight|) spot [Cụm từ]

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

Ex: When her car broke down in a remote area , she was in a spot without cell phone reception or nearby help .

in a tight corner [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: Faced with an impending deadline and unexpected issues , the project team found themselves in a tight corner .

in dire straits [Cụm từ]

a situation with a lot of difficulties

Ex: After losing his job and facing mounting bills , he found himself in dire straits financially .

in the grip of {sth} [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The entire region has been in the grip of a terrible drought .

rabbit hole [Danh từ]

hang thỏ

Ex: She once went down that political rabbit hole .

Cô ấy đã một lần rơi vào hố thỏ chính trị đó.

through the wringer [Cụm từ]

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

Ex: I really had to go through the wringer with that disciplinary hearing.

troubled waters [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: We do n’t want to enter the troubled waters of race and religion .

up (a|the) creek (without a paddle|) [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: If we do n't address this problem now , we will be up a creek without a paddle in the near future .

when the chips [are] down [Cụm từ]

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

Ex:

school of hard knocks [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: It was a school of hard knocks in some ways but it was very enjoyable and good for us .

in the same boat [Cụm từ]

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

Ex:

sea legs [Danh từ]

chân vịt

Ex: The team quickly developed their sea legs in the fast-paced work environment and adapted to the company 's expectations .

Nhóm nhanh chóng phát triển chân biển trong môi trường làm việc nhịp độ nhanh và thích nghi với kỳ vọng của công ty.

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

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

Ex: I was just a kid when I came out of college , but my first few months at a real job made a man out of me .

to [fall] to pieces [Cụm từ]

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 to fall to pieces and have panic attacks .

to [scratch|scrape] a living [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: With no formal education , she had to scratch a living by working as a day laborer in the construction industry .

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