Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be put through the wringer
idiom
/bi pʊt θruː ðə ˈrɪŋər/
Definition
To undergo a difficult or challenging experience.
Examples
- After working long hours and dealing with multiple deadlines, I felt like I had been put through the wringer.
- The team was put through the wringer during the final exams.
- He felt he had been put through the wringer after the difficult negotiation process.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where a person faces harsh treatment or intense pressure. It often implies that someone has been tested severely.
Synonyms
- be put to the test
- go through a tough time
- undergo a trial
