Trying times countable noun
Times of struggle, hardship or unhappiness
Each person has to experience trying times to grow up.
Janice is my best friend. We have been going through trying times together.
It is a blessing if you have someone who is with you in trying times.
Many companies are having a very trying time.
Come out of a difficult situation without a stain on one's character
To quickly do an unpleasant or difficult task in order to avoid a prolonged painful episode
Used to say that life includes not only happiness but also toughness too.
1. On or in a calm or undisturbed waterbody
2. Facing no or very few obstacles or difficulties
Something is so complicated to the point it overshadows something else which is often considered to be difficult.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!