Meaning of the word "go through the mill" in English

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go through the mill

US /ɡoʊ θruː ðə mɪl/
UK /ɡəʊ θruː ðə mɪl/
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Idiom

to experience a difficult or unpleasant period of time, often involving hard work or suffering

Example:
He really went through the mill during his first year at the company.
After the divorce, she went through the mill emotionally.