English Explanatory Dictionary

cross to bear

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it very difficult, or it causes trouble or worry over a long period of time.

Word forms

cross to bear crosses to bear cross to take up heavy cross to bear heavy cross to take up

Synonyms

ass in a sling bind bucket of syrup calvary cauldron cross cross to bear difficulty dilemma dire straits doghouse fix hole jam kettle kettle of fish ordeal pickle pinch plight predicament quandary quagmire situation spot spot of bother sticky situation sticky wicket tight spot trouble
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