These things are sent to try us In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "these things are sent to try us", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Kathy Cao

2021-04-06 09:04

These things are sent to try us saying

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it:

I found out my mother was diagnosed with cancer, after I broke up with him. I know these things are sent to try us.

"My car and laptop broke down at the same time." "Oh well, these things are sent to try me."

After I had broken up with my girlfriend, I got flu for two weeks. I have to say that these things are sent to try me.

Long Pole in the Tent

somebody or something that causes delay in a project or a task that takes a long period of time to finish

The author of your own misfortune

to be blamed because of one's own problem

When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble

to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

The idea of the saying comes from a belief that every event happens because someone wanted it to.