Problem Idioms
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Meaning: to make a bad situation worse
Example: The company rejected his application for a job, and to add insult to injury, refused to pay his expenses. Read more ➺
Meaning: experience difficult financial conditions or circumstances
Example: The earthquake and the drought left the region in dire straits for a long time. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very serious situation
Example: The political party is in deep water after it was discovered that their candidate had lied in the report. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reach a point in a situation where action needs to be taken
Example: The negative political climate in America seems to have come to a head. Read more ➺
Meaning: a bad situation
Example: Things have come to such a pretty pass that nowadays parents are afraid of advising their children. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get into something that is messy, has problems and is unwanted
Example: The can of worms was wide open when he asked her about her past. Read more ➺
Meaning: be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
Example: The speaker said that everyone should make an effort towards the protection of the environment, as everyone was in the same boat, and climate changes would have dire consequences for all. Read more ➺
Meaning: To deal with a problem or situation when it actually happens, not before.
Example: We'll cross the bridge when we come to it instead of worrying about the issue weeks in advance. Read more ➺
Meaning: A subject or issue that causes disagreement between people.
Example: The proposed parking rules became a bone of contention between residents and the city council. Read more ➺
Meaning: A cause of argument or disagreement between people.
Example: The family inheritance became the apple of discord between the two brothers. Read more ➺
