trials and tribulations

Idioms and Phrases

Tests of one's patience or endurance, as in She went through all the trials and tribulations of being admitted to law school only to find she couldn't afford to go . This redundant expression— trial and tribulation here both mean the same thing—is also used semi-humorously, as in Do you really want to hear about the trials and tribulations of my day at the office?

Example Sentences

At the same time, her message is still a “populist” one about collective action and the trials and tribulations of regular people.

From Slate

"When you haven't lived life, to go through trials and tribulations whilst being under the spotlight is a very difficult thing. And who is there to support?"

From BBC

Author Helen Fielding says Bridget Jones has found a new audience with Gen Z, who have more problems than young women did 30 years ago but take comfort in the character's trials and tribulations.

From BBC

To help them navigate the trials and tribulations of marriage the show has three matchmaking experts - Paul Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas.

From BBC

The eight-time Olympic medallist had taken a break due to mental health "trials and tribulations" and said he had deliberately "isolated himself from the world."

From BBC

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