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Evelyn Nguyen
2021-03-14 08:03
Have a (heavy) cross to bear Verb + object/complement
We can also use other similar expressions such as "a (heavy) cross to bear", "crosses to bear".
To have to accept some troubles or worries that must be handled by oneself
Everyone has their own crosses to bear.
The loss was a heavy cross for him to bear.
Since her husband died, she has a heavy cross to bear.
After losing his job, he has a heavy cross to bear.
A problem or difficult circumstance
That is the biggest or most difficult problem (with the situation being discussed)
Completely controlling over a scenario or situation.
A big problem, a heavy load
The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.
This idiom originates from the punishments used in the time of Jesus and described in the Bible.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
