go through the mill
US /ɡoʊ θruː ðə mɪl/
UK /ɡoʊ θruː ðə mɪl/
1.
吃尽苦头, 饱受折磨
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.
他在公司第一年真的吃尽了苦头。
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After the divorce, she went through the mill emotionally.
离婚后，她在情感上饱受折磨。