To undergo a painful or difficult experience.
cross to bear
A problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has t…
set one's watch back
To ponder or experience a past time.
kick someone when they are down
To make things worse for someone who is going through a difficult time…
flesh one's maiden sword
To experience or succeed in combat or struggle for the first time, as …
have a thin time of it
To be in a difficult or precarious situation due to one not having eno…
have a rough time of it
To have many problems; to have a difficult time.