Meaning of the word "go through the wringer" in English
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go through the wringer
US /ɡoʊ θruː ðə ˈrɪŋər/
UK /ɡoʊ θruː ðə ˈrɪŋər/
Idiom
1.
to experience a very difficult or unpleasant period, often involving a lot of stress, criticism, or hardship
Example:
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After the scandal, the company really had to go through the wringer.
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Preparing for the exam made me go through the wringer.
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