Was/were a bed of nails In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "was/were a bed of nails", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-17 10:10

Meaning of Was/were a bed of nails (redirected from be a bed of nails )

Synonyms:

heavy going , like pulling teeth

Be a bed of nails British phrase UK informal

To be painful, difficult, or unpleasant.

Living with strangers in a shared apartment is a bed of nails.

Eating out with Leo is a bed of nails. He is so talkative that I can't get a word in edgeways.

Her brother's care has been a bed of nails for her all these years.

Other phrases about:

what the eye doesn't see (the heart doesn't grieve over)
You cannot feel upset, angry or worried about something if you do not know about it.
pick and shovel work
A boring and painstaking work.
be all (one) could do (not) to (do something)

It is difficult for someone (not) to do something. 

be put out of humor

To be put in a bad mood

sleaze bucket

Used to refer to an unpleasant, repellent place, thing or person

Grammar and Usage of Be a bed of nails

Verb Forms

  • to be a bed of nails
  • am/is/are a bed of nails
  • was/were a bed of nails
  • been a bed of nails

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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