go through the mill
US /ɡoʊ θruː ðə mɪl/
UK /ɡoʊ θruː ðə mɪl/

1.
mengalami masa sulit, melewati cobaan berat
to experience a difficult or unpleasant period of time, often involving hard work or suffering
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He really went through the mill during his first year at the company.
Dia benar-benar mengalami masa sulit selama tahun pertamanya di perusahaan.
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After the divorce, she went through the mill emotionally.
Setelah perceraian, dia mengalami masa sulit secara emosional.