A period of trouble, difficulty, or hardship. Watch the video
Category: Idiom of the Day
go through a phase
To experience or be in the midst of a temporary period of change, development, or fluctuation. Watch the video
a lean patch
A period of failure, decline, or poor performance or results. Watch the video
the going thing
The latest and most popular trend, fad, or fashion. Watch the video
go (one's) (own) way
To proceed, act, or do things in a direction or manner as one so chooses or desires, especially as is distinct, separate, or different from that of others. Watch the video
a going concern
A business, enterprise, or activity that has done well thus far and is expected to continue making a profit. Watch the video
go at (something)
To engage in or undertake something with great energy, enthusiasm, or vigor. Watch the video
God's honest truth
The absolute, unequivocal truth. (I.e., as if spoken by God Himself.) Watch the video
God's green earth
The entire planet; anywhere and everywhere. Watch the video
go to the mattresses
To enter into or prepare for a lengthy war, battle, or conflict; to adopt a combative or warlike position. While the true origin is uncertain, the phrase was popularized in English by The Godfather novel and films, where it referred to warring mafia families housing their soldiers in small, secure apartments to await orders. Watch the video