Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-someone-through-the-wringer
idiom
pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn θru ðə ˈrɪŋər
Definition
To subject someone to a difficult or challenging experience, often causing them stress or discomfort.
Examples
- After the long interview process, the company really put him through the wringer.
- Going through the rigorous training program really put her through the wringer, but she emerged stronger.
Meaning
The phrase conveys the idea of putting someone in a situation that tests their limits or endurance.
Synonyms
- Test someone’s limits
- Put someone to the test
- Subject to hardship
