tribulation

Related to tribulation: rapture, Pre Tribulation

sing in tribulation

To succumb to torture and confess one's misdeeds. I know he stole chickens from my farm, and he'll tell you all about it, once he's singing in tribulation!
See also: sing, tribulation

trials and tribulations

Various difficulties, hardships, or problems, especially those that test one's courage, endurance, or resolve. The many trials and tribulations of becoming a doctor both serve to educate future medical practitioners as well as weed out those who aren't willing to dedicate the time and effort. I hate going out with coworkers—all we end up doing is going over the various trials and tribulations of our job!
See also: and, trial, tribulation
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

trials and tribulations

Cliché problems and tests of one's courage or perseverance. I suppose I have the normal trials and tribulations for a person of my background, but some days are just a little too much for me. I promise not to tell you of the trials and tribulations of my day if you promise not to tell me yours!
See also: and, trial, tribulation
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

trials and tribulations

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?
See also: and, trial, tribulation
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ˌtrials and tribuˈlations

difficulties and troubles: The novel is about the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

trials and tribulations

Troubles and afflictions. This cliché, from the late nineteenth century, is actually redundant, for trial here means “trouble” or “misfortune,” as, in effect, does tribulation. It is a case of repetition for emphasis, as well as alliteration, and today is used more lightly than in the past. For example, “Jane told me about the trials and tribulations of her trip—flight cancellations, lost baggage, and a horrid hotel.”
See also: and, trial, tribulation
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • sing in tribulation
  • make a clean breast
  • make a clean breast of
  • make a clean breast of (something)
  • make a clean breast of it
  • make a clean breast of something
  • answer for
  • wear sackcloth and ashes
  • in sackcloth and ashes
  • sackcloth
References in periodicals archive
But as global events begin to take on strange significance, signaling the oncoming terror of years to come, a small group of rebels known as the Tribulation Force embarks on a dangerous mission to open the eyes of the world to the truth Nicolae Carpathia is the Antichrist!
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He also faced many trials and tribulations and number of times he was detained in various jails across Kashmir valley,' he added.
Thousands attend funeral prayer of JI leader in Kulgam
 The actual event of the beginning of the Tribulation occurs on October 15.
New Doomsday Date Revealed By Conspiracy Theorist David Meade
Rated 165 in his pomp, Cape Tribulation is now on a perch of 146 and this kind of race looks an ideal prep for a possible Crabbie's Grand National bid.
Things look Super at Chelmsford
And Cape Tribulation can do the same and get the better of chiefly Ryanair Chase runner-up First Lieutenant.
CAPE IS A GOOD HOPE
his returning to in search Cape Tribulation may be a 20-1 shot for the Gold Cup but has earned his place in the showpiece event after his recent defeat of former Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander in the Argento Chase over the course.
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(Boylesports), Captain Chris 16/1 (general) and Cape Tribulation 25s (William Hill, Paddy Power, Youwin).
Gold Cup trio are widely cut
Cape Tribulation, winner of last year's Pertemps Hurdle Final, earned the right to be in the field when beating 2010 Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander in the Argento Chase on Festival Trials Day last month.
Cape's trainer opts for Gold Cup
In the spring, Cape Tribulation achieved a rare handicap hurdles double at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals, beginning with a threequarter-length call in the Pertemps Final.
SPECIAL ONE! Twiston-Davies just loves his New kid on the block
"We are looking at the John Smith's Hurdle for Cape Tribulation. He has come out of his race at York in smashing form and I couldn't be happier with him," said Jefferson.
Cape is ready to fly again
MALCOLM JEFFERSON is still mulling over whether to run the talented Cape Tribulation in Saturday's Maxilead Metals Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase at Haydock Park.
Jefferson waits to decide if Cape heads to Haydock; racing
It could be a fine afternoon for Jefferson, with Cape Tribulation expected to do the business in the Ralph Larder 65th Birthday Novices' Chase.
Jim'll fix it for the Bishop
TOMORROW'S TIPS KEMPTON: 1.50 Valentino Swing, 2.20 Captain Dimitrios, 2.50 Trachonitis, 3.20 Gandalf, 3.55 Chilli Green, 4.25 Roman Flame, 4.55 Master Of Dance, 5.25 Saddlers Bend MARKET RASEN: 2.00 Spirit Of Adjisa, 2.30 Break The Chain, 3.00 The Magic Bishop, 3.30 CAPE TRIBULATION (NAP), 4.05 Bennynthejets, 4.35 Huckleberry SEDGEFIELD: 2.10 Palawi, 2.40 Euro American, 3.10 Desert Cry, 3.45 Rawaaj, 4.15 Sir Tantallus Hawk, 4.45 Lady Bluesky DOUBLE: Cape Tribulation and Desert Cry
Magic Bishop to be the Market leader
"The whole nation including PML-N stands by our flood affected brethren in this hour of need and tribulation and government of Punjab would provide full assistance as we can," he said.
Nawaz urges Zardari to cancel his visit to UK