agony

Related to agony: agony aunt

pile on the agony

To exaggerate one's pain, difficulties, or problems in order to get more sympathy from others. Primarily heard in UK. My wife's been piling on the agony about her sore back so that I'll do more of the work around the house this weekend. Did you hear Tom? He was really piling on the agony to the boss to try to get this Friday off work.

pile the agony on

To exaggerate one's pain, difficulties, or problems in order to get more sympathy from others. Primarily heard in UK. My wife's been piling the agony on about her sore back so that I'll do more of the work around the house this weekend. Did you hear Tom? He was really piling the agony on to the boss to try to get this Friday off work.

prolong the agony

To extend a period of stress, pressure, difficulty, or discomfort beyond what is necessary. Why don't you just finish the essay tonight, rather than prolong the agony for the whole weekend? Come on, don't prolong the agony—just tell me if I was accepted or not!

See also: agony

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

prolong the agony

If someone or something prolongs the agony, they make an unpleasant situation last longer than it needs to. The job just wasn't working out so, rather than prolong the agony, I felt it was better to go.

See also: agony

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

pile on the agony

exaggerate or aggravate a bad situation. informal

prolong the agony

cause a difficult or unpleasant situation to last longer than necessary.

See also: agony

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

pile on the ˈagony/ˈgloom

(informal, especially British English)
1 make something unpleasant sound much worse than it really is in order to gain sympathy from other people: He always piles on the agony when he has a cold; you’d think he was dying.
2 make somebody feel even worse about an unpleasant situation: The latest fare increase just piles on the gloom for rail passengers, who already feel they are paying too much.

proˌlong the ˈagony

make an unpleasant situation last longer than is necessary: Don’t prolong the agony. Just say yes or no, and then I’ll know where I stand. OPPOSITE: put somebody/something out of their/its misery

See also: agony

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

pile on the agony
pile on the agony/gloom
pile the agony on
pile the gloom on
pile on the gloom
maw
mee-maw
talk out of (one's) hat

References in periodicals archive

It wasn't humane to keep her alive VALERIE JONES ON HER SISTER JO'S AGONY BEFORE DYING

17 people a day die in pain; Plea for assisted dying

The London Weekend Television comedy began on March 11, 1979, and was created by real-life agony aunt Anna Radburn and American-born writer Len Richmond, who had worked on Three's Company and the US version of Man About The House.

It was no problem for Agony aunt Maureen; We look back 40 years to the launch of LWT comedy series Agony..

Qassim, a 19-year-old Emirati, and Fernando, an 18-year-old Sri Lankan, came together to tell the story of a character named Agony who achieves "happiness through persistence" -- a theme they felt many young people could relate to.

UAE-based duo win recognition with 'Agony' album

Trump replied back to his comments, tweeting, "Alec, it was agony for those who were forced to watch."

Alec Baldwin will return on 'SNL' as Trump

And when offering tips to spice up their sex life, 'Agony Anna' also told the woman to "splash out" at Ann Summers while suggesting her hubby may have a fetish.

Agony aunt's advice rapped; sex discussion unsuitable for kids

On Monday, Mandmind updated fans of its video game via (https://steamcommunity.com/games/487720/announcements/detail/1681414081389917641) Steam about it decision to terminate the development of the unrated version of "Agony" for PC.

'Agony' Developer Cancels Unrated Version For PC

Struggling between relief and agony, they hate to hear what they have always wanted to know - what actually happened to their son that dreadful early morning of Sept.

Lacson: Our hearts go out to Atio's parents

The book written by Berwick Hillsborn author Jamie Boyle, called 'Sykes: Unfinished Agony', and its upcoming sequel, 'Sykes: Further Agony', have now been lined up for a film.

story of top underworld figure to become film Notorious hardman's life set for big screen

WHEN your mother's a famous agony aunt taking up a profession that's wildly different must be high on the agenda - so becoming a food reviewer with a sideline in jazz has established Jay Rayner as, not only an entertainer, but an expert in his own right.

Jazzy Jay heads west; Famous foodie Jay Rayner brings his show to Swansea complete with food nightmares, grisly reviews and stories from his late mother agony aunt Claire

you get an ology you're a scientist..." - the TV nation was first introduced to Maureen Lipman in the sitcom Agony.

Agony that made a star of Maureen

Sunderland-born Denise Robertson is perhaps best known as the resident agony aunt on the ITV show This Morning, appearing since its first ever broadcast on October 3, 1988 - but the writer and broadcaster's credentials go back even further.

The Changing Face of Agony; Denise Robertson will be sharing her life experiences - and unrivalled advice - on her home turf in March

However she admitted to a disastrous attempt at teeth whitening which left her in agony.

It's all white on the night

It added that Jbouri is personally following up the agony of Sinjar displaced people and working with all sectors to end such crisis.

Izidi sufferings is a catastrophe, Jbouri

In the past, sympathetic doctors - seeing their patient in agony, may have administered quantities of drugs that reduce the pain, but might marginally accelerate death.

End of life anguish torments UK legislators

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释义	agony Related to agony: agony aunt pile on the agony To exaggerate one's pain, difficulties, or problems in order to get more sympathy from others. Primarily heard in UK. My wife's been piling on the agony about her sore back so that I'll do more of the work around the house this weekend. Did you hear Tom? He was really piling on the agony to the boss to try to get this Friday off work. See also: agony, on, pile pile the agony on To exaggerate one's pain, difficulties, or problems in order to get more sympathy from others. Primarily heard in UK. My wife's been piling the agony on about her sore back so that I'll do more of the work around the house this weekend. Did you hear Tom? He was really piling the agony on to the boss to try to get this Friday off work. See also: agony, on, pile prolong the agony To extend a period of stress, pressure, difficulty, or discomfort beyond what is necessary. Why don't you just finish the essay tonight, rather than prolong the agony for the whole weekend? Come on, don't prolong the agony—just tell me if I was accepted or not! See also: agony Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. prolong the agony If someone or something prolongs the agony, they make an unpleasant situation last longer than it needs to. The job just wasn't working out so, rather than prolong the agony, I felt it was better to go. See also: agony Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. pile on the agony exaggerate or aggravate a bad situation. informal See also: agony, on, pile prolong the agony cause a difficult or unpleasant situation to last longer than necessary. See also: agony Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary pile on the ˈagony/ˈgloom (informal, especially British English) 1 make something unpleasant sound much worse than it really is in order to gain sympathy from other people: He always piles on the agony when he has a cold; you’d think he was dying. 2 make somebody feel even worse about an unpleasant situation: The latest fare increase just piles on the gloom for rail passengers, who already feel they are paying too much. See also: agony, gloom, on, pile proˌlong the ˈagony make an unpleasant situation last longer than is necessary: Don’t prolong the agony. Just say yes or no, and then I’ll know where I stand. OPPOSITE: put somebody/something out of their/its misery See also: agony Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: pile on the agony pile on the agony/gloom pile the agony on pile the gloom on pile on the gloom maw mee-maw talk out of (one's) hat References in periodicals archive It wasn't humane to keep her alive VALERIE JONES ON HER SISTER JO'S AGONY BEFORE DYING 17 people a day die in pain; Plea for assisted dying The London Weekend Television comedy began on March 11, 1979, and was created by real-life agony aunt Anna Radburn and American-born writer Len Richmond, who had worked on Three's Company and the US version of Man About The House. It was no problem for Agony aunt Maureen; We look back 40 years to the launch of LWT comedy series Agony.. Qassim, a 19-year-old Emirati, and Fernando, an 18-year-old Sri Lankan, came together to tell the story of a character named Agony who achieves "happiness through persistence" -- a theme they felt many young people could relate to. UAE-based duo win recognition with 'Agony' album Trump replied back to his comments, tweeting, "Alec, it was agony for those who were forced to watch." Alec Baldwin will return on 'SNL' as Trump And when offering tips to spice up their sex life, 'Agony Anna' also told the woman to "splash out" at Ann Summers while suggesting her hubby may have a fetish. Agony aunt's advice rapped; sex discussion unsuitable for kids On Monday, Mandmind updated fans of its video game via (https://steamcommunity.com/games/487720/announcements/detail/1681414081389917641) Steam about it decision to terminate the development of the unrated version of "Agony" for PC. 'Agony' Developer Cancels Unrated Version For PC Struggling between relief and agony, they hate to hear what they have always wanted to know - what actually happened to their son that dreadful early morning of Sept. Lacson: Our hearts go out to Atio's parents The book written by Berwick Hillsborn author Jamie Boyle, called 'Sykes: Unfinished Agony', and its upcoming sequel, 'Sykes: Further Agony', have now been lined up for a film. story of top underworld figure to become film Notorious hardman's life set for big screen WHEN your mother's a famous agony aunt taking up a profession that's wildly different must be high on the agenda - so becoming a food reviewer with a sideline in jazz has established Jay Rayner as, not only an entertainer, but an expert in his own right. Jazzy Jay heads west; Famous foodie Jay Rayner brings his show to Swansea complete with food nightmares, grisly reviews and stories from his late mother agony aunt Claire you get an ology you're a scientist..." - the TV nation was first introduced to Maureen Lipman in the sitcom Agony. Agony that made a star of Maureen Sunderland-born Denise Robertson is perhaps best known as the resident agony aunt on the ITV show This Morning, appearing since its first ever broadcast on October 3, 1988 - but the writer and broadcaster's credentials go back even further. The Changing Face of Agony; Denise Robertson will be sharing her life experiences - and unrivalled advice - on her home turf in March However she admitted to a disastrous attempt at teeth whitening which left her in agony. It's all white on the night It added that Jbouri is personally following up the agony of Sinjar displaced people and working with all sectors to end such crisis. Izidi sufferings is a catastrophe, Jbouri In the past, sympathetic doctors - seeing their patient in agony, may have administered quantities of drugs that reduce the pain, but might marginally accelerate death. End of life anguish torments UK legislators
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