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Значение идиомы through the mill

[through the mill] {adv. phr.} 1. Experienced.

You could tellimmediately that the new employee had been through the mill.

2.Through real experience of the difficulties of a certain way of life.

Poor Jerry has had three operations in one year, and now he’s backin the hospital. He’s realty gone through the mill.

Compare: GOTHROUGH HELL AND HIGH WATER, COME HELL OR HIGH WATER.


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  39. Значение идиомы poor-mouth [poor-mouth] {v.} To be constantly complaining about one’s poverty;keep saying how one cannot afford the better things in life. UncleJack indulges in an awful lot of poor-mouthing, but we know that hehas half a million dollars stashed away in a secret savings account....
  40. Значение идиомы exert oneself [exert oneself] {v. phr.} To make an effort; try hard; work hard. Susan exerted herself all year to earn good marks. Jerry exertedhimself to please the new girl....
Значение идиомы through the mill
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