suffering

pain and suffering

A legal term for the physical and emotional trauma endured by the complainant in a case. Primarily heard in US. We are in court today because of the pain and suffering that Mr. Smith's reckless driving has caused my client.

suffer a setback

To experience or encounter some kind of minor delay, obstacle, impasse, or failure. The project suffered a setback when we realized the manufacturer had stopped producing the part we needed. After suffering a couple of setbacks early on, the company has finally started making consistent profits and growth.

See also: suffer

suffer an attack of (some illness)

To be stricken by a sudden or acute onset of some kind of illness or its symptoms. I went to bed early last night after suffering a severe attack of indigestion. He suffered an asthma attack halfway through the hike.

suffer from (something)

1. To be afflicted by some ailment or injury. My father suffered from depression all his life. The poor child suffers from terrible eczema on her arms and legs.

2. To be forced to endure some negative condition or status. This area suffers from frequent droughts. The country has been suffering from a severe economic depression since leaving the customs union three years ago.

See also: suffer

suffer the consequences

To experience negative repercussions for one's actions or words, especially those that one would expect to incur punishment. I told you not to try to sneak in, and now that you've been caught, you're just going to have to suffer the consequences. If we do nothing to curb this pollution, I guarantee we will suffer the consequences in the future.

suffer under (one)

To be forced to live or cope with the oppression of some brutal or repellent figure of authority. We suffered under the dictatorship for nearly 40 years, before the revolution brought democracy to our country. If we have to suffer under another pig-headed general manager like Tom, I swear I'll hand in my two weeks' notice.

See also: suffer

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

suffer a setback

to have a minor or temporary failure. We suffered a setback when much of our vineyard was damaged by a fungus.

See also: suffer

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

pain and suffering
manpain
have had more than (one's) fair share of (something)
don't get your panties in a bunch
bloody hell
have a meltdown
numb out
shell-shocked
have had enough of (someone or something)
numbed out

References in periodicals archive

On the other hand, understanding Jesus' death as the consequence of his fidelity to his mission and steadfastness in the face of opposition and persecution can spur us to strive, through the aid of grace definitely, to be more faithful to our vocation and mission in life and to oppose suffering that is due to moral evil.

The Cross, the consequenceof fidelity

Suffering involves multiple dimensions of what it means to be a person.

A philosophy for behavioral health integration in primary care

Even if a person lives in a mansion and has a great job, suffering touches everybody and affects everybody's faith."

The biggest mystery

Unaware, as yet, of the true nature of Jesus' identity, Peter tried to set aside the unthinkable notion of a suffering Christ.

Defined by suffering

The current study titled 'investigation of relationship between variables of spirituality, attitude toward the disease and suffering in AIDS cases' is correlational to predict the independent variable.

The relationship between variables of spirituality, attitude toward the disease and suffering in aids cases

Use this recitation in moments of suffering: Breathing in, I return to the island of just this moment.

Lean in to suffering

We give companionship to others including in their suffering. This is what the exhortation tells us, to bear each other's burdens.

Suffering: A measure of our humanity

offers philosophical reconsideration of familiar metaphysical assumptions, suggesting that the "proper theological response to the problem of reconciling human suffering in a God of infinite wisdom, power, and goodness is not to try to solve the unsolvable, but to preserve the mystery of God" (vii).

Suffering and the Christian Life

Thirty-seven percent of Armenians were suffering, and Cambodians, Haitians, Hungarians, Malagasy, Macedonians, and Iranians

Gallup: "Suffering" in Bulgaria and Armenia Highest Worldwide

Gallup classifies respondents as "thriving," "struggling," or "suffering" according to how they rate their current and future lives on a ladder scale with steps numbered from zero to 10 based on the Cantril Self-Anchoring Striving Scale.

"Suffering" in Bulgaria and Armenia Highest Worldwide; At least a quarter considered suffering in 20 out of 143 countries in 2012

Worldwide, one in seven adults was suffering in 2012.

'Suffering' in Bulgaria, Armenia Highest Worldwide - Gallup Survey

However I do not agree with his statement that a patient suffering from physical illness suffers alone while the whole family suffers if a patient is afflicted with a mental illness.

Mental health of Pakistani Politicians

KARACHI -- The wish granting of 10 Make-A-Wish children suffering from life-threatening illnesses held on Saturday here at MAW Office.

WISH granting of 10 make-a-wish children

Resistant Hope: Fighting Back against Suffering By Elaine G.

Resistant Hope: Fighting Back against Suffering

词组	suffering
释义	suffering pain and suffering A legal term for the physical and emotional trauma endured by the complainant in a case. Primarily heard in US. We are in court today because of the pain and suffering that Mr. Smith's reckless driving has caused my client. See also: and, pain, suffering suffer a setback To experience or encounter some kind of minor delay, obstacle, impasse, or failure. The project suffered a setback when we realized the manufacturer had stopped producing the part we needed. After suffering a couple of setbacks early on, the company has finally started making consistent profits and growth. See also: suffer suffer an attack of (some illness) To be stricken by a sudden or acute onset of some kind of illness or its symptoms. I went to bed early last night after suffering a severe attack of indigestion. He suffered an asthma attack halfway through the hike. See also: attack, of, suffer suffer from (something) 1. To be afflicted by some ailment or injury. My father suffered from depression all his life. The poor child suffers from terrible eczema on her arms and legs. 2. To be forced to endure some negative condition or status. This area suffers from frequent droughts. The country has been suffering from a severe economic depression since leaving the customs union three years ago. See also: suffer suffer the consequences To experience negative repercussions for one's actions or words, especially those that one would expect to incur punishment. I told you not to try to sneak in, and now that you've been caught, you're just going to have to suffer the consequences. If we do nothing to curb this pollution, I guarantee we will suffer the consequences in the future. See also: consequence, suffer suffer under (one) To be forced to live or cope with the oppression of some brutal or repellent figure of authority. We suffered under the dictatorship for nearly 40 years, before the revolution brought democracy to our country. If we have to suffer under another pig-headed general manager like Tom, I swear I'll hand in my two weeks' notice. See also: suffer Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. suffer a setback to have a minor or temporary failure. We suffered a setback when much of our vineyard was damaged by a fungus. See also: suffer McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: pain and suffering manpain have had more than (one's) fair share of (something) don't get your panties in a bunch bloody hell have a meltdown numb out shell-shocked have had enough of (someone or something) numbed out References in periodicals archive On the other hand, understanding Jesus' death as the consequence of his fidelity to his mission and steadfastness in the face of opposition and persecution can spur us to strive, through the aid of grace definitely, to be more faithful to our vocation and mission in life and to oppose suffering that is due to moral evil. The Cross, the consequenceof fidelity Suffering involves multiple dimensions of what it means to be a person. A philosophy for behavioral health integration in primary care Even if a person lives in a mansion and has a great job, suffering touches everybody and affects everybody's faith." The biggest mystery Unaware, as yet, of the true nature of Jesus' identity, Peter tried to set aside the unthinkable notion of a suffering Christ. Defined by suffering The current study titled 'investigation of relationship between variables of spirituality, attitude toward the disease and suffering in AIDS cases' is correlational to predict the independent variable. The relationship between variables of spirituality, attitude toward the disease and suffering in aids cases Use this recitation in moments of suffering: Breathing in, I return to the island of just this moment. Lean in to suffering We give companionship to others including in their suffering. This is what the exhortation tells us, to bear each other's burdens. Suffering: A measure of our humanity offers philosophical reconsideration of familiar metaphysical assumptions, suggesting that the "proper theological response to the problem of reconciling human suffering in a God of infinite wisdom, power, and goodness is not to try to solve the unsolvable, but to preserve the mystery of God" (vii). Suffering and the Christian Life Thirty-seven percent of Armenians were suffering, and Cambodians, Haitians, Hungarians, Malagasy, Macedonians, and Iranians Gallup: "Suffering" in Bulgaria and Armenia Highest Worldwide Gallup classifies respondents as "thriving," "struggling," or "suffering" according to how they rate their current and future lives on a ladder scale with steps numbered from zero to 10 based on the Cantril Self-Anchoring Striving Scale. "Suffering" in Bulgaria and Armenia Highest Worldwide; At least a quarter considered suffering in 20 out of 143 countries in 2012 Worldwide, one in seven adults was suffering in 2012. 'Suffering' in Bulgaria, Armenia Highest Worldwide - Gallup Survey However I do not agree with his statement that a patient suffering from physical illness suffers alone while the whole family suffers if a patient is afflicted with a mental illness. Mental health of Pakistani Politicians KARACHI -- The wish granting of 10 Make-A-Wish children suffering from life-threatening illnesses held on Saturday here at MAW Office. WISH granting of 10 make-a-wish children Resistant Hope: Fighting Back against Suffering By Elaine G. Resistant Hope: Fighting Back against Suffering
随便看	behind the eight ball behind the scenes behind the times behind the wheel behind time behind you! be hip to (someone or something) be history be hit for six be hitting on all cylinders be hitting (one's) head against a (brick) wall be hoist by (one's) own petard be hoist/hoisted by/with your own petard be hoist with (one's) own petard be hoist with one's own petard behold beholden to (someone) beholder be holding (one's) breath be holding your breath be home and dry be home and hosed be home free be honor-bound be honor-bound to (do something)