Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-cross-to-bear
idiom
ə ˈkrɔs tə bɛr
Definition
A burden or challenging situation that one must endure.
Examples
- She considers her chronic illness a cross to bear, but she remains positive.
- Everyone has a cross to bear, and hers is the loss of a loved one.
- It’s tough, but that’s just the cross he has to bear for his decisions.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a personal struggle or difficulty that a person has to deal with in their life.
Synonyms
- burden
- affliction
- hardship
- trial
