Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-the-throes-of

Phrase
/ɪn ðə θroʊz əv/
Definition
A phrase used to describe being deeply involved in a difficult, challenging, or intense situation or process.
Examples
  • She was in the throes of a difficult decision about her career.
  • The team was in the throes of planning the annual conference.
  • During the movie, the character was in the throes of a heartbreaking relationship.
Meaning
To be experiencing or dealing with something that is usually intense or painful.
Synonyms
  • In the middle of
  • Wracked by
  • Engaged in