trying times

trying times

Times of trouble, struggle, or unhappiness. I've had my share of trying times over the years, but they helped shape me into the person I am today. We're in for some trying times if these sales don't improve.
See also: times, trying
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • difficult times
  • hard times
  • tough times
  • bad times
  • at times
  • O tempora! O mores!
  • at all times
  • if I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times
  • if I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times
  • weal
References in classic literature
Madame Ratignolle's sister, who had always been with her at such trying times, had not been able to come up from the plantation, and Adele had been inconsolable until Mrs.
Awakening and Selected Short Stories
It was, perhaps, the reaction after the trying time she had had in the country.
The Moonstone
The only sign I can detect of the struggle it must cost her to preserve appearances at this trying time, expresses itself in a sudden unwillingness, on her part, ever to be left alone.
The Woman in White
Speaking to the media in Rawalpindi, Rasheed said, 'I confess these are trying times and that there is inflation, but it will take another year to stabilise the economy.'
Sheikh Rasheed says it will take another year to stabilise Pakistan's economy
These are trying times for our young, 38-year-old democracy.
Zimbabwe: Time to focus on nation-building
We live in trying times and we could all use more comic relief in our lives.
These hilarious desi women make Twitter a little less toxic
Summary: Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 24 (ANI): A small town between Madikeri and Kushalnagar in Karnataka, brought together a Church, temple and a Madrasa to provide shelter to those affected by the floods, proving that even in trying times of misery and devastation, humanity transcends all barriers of discrimination.
Kodagu floods: Temple, Church, Madrasa become makeshift relief camps
Our sincere thoughts are with his family at these sad and trying times.
My friend will be sadly missed
Despite the overwhelmingly trying times afflicted upon us, we have, and will continue facilitating any inquiry, and avail ourselves to any requesting authorities.
Inquiry process compromised by leaks - Rosmah Mansor
I've learned the hard way that my mental health is more important than keeping up with the latest "breaking news." And, who knows, ignorance just might become a fashionable way to avoid the painful reality of these trying times.
Our trying times
From Word Is, we pray for peace and comfort for the family in these trying times.
Sorry for son's death, DNA told
These are trying times. No matter how most Filipinos distract themselves by losing themselves in the revelry of Christmas, we're in the midst of trying times.
Go ahead, do Christmas
Other MPAs also spoke on the issue and requested the house to approach the federal government to take up the issue with the United Nations and Bangladesh to pull out them from trying times.
PA condemns cruelty against Rohingya Muslims
'Given the trying times hindi po talaga dapat bawasan o gawing zero, bagkus ay lalong suportahan,' Gascon said during the Senate finance committee hearing.
Senate committee approves P651.9-M CHR budget