Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-through-the-wringer
idiom
/ɡoʊ θruː ðə ˈrɪŋɡər/
Definition
To undergo a difficult or challenging experience that tests one’s ability to cope.
Examples
- After the intense training camp, the athletes felt like they really had to go through the wringer before the big competition.
- She went through the wringer when her project was rejected, but she emerged stronger and more determined.
Meaning
This idiom implies facing a tough situation that can be emotionally or physically draining.
Synonyms
- undergo hardships
- be put to the test
- face challenges
