Life is full of trials and tribulations.
trials and tribulations
idiomUnpleasant experiences that put one's endurance and strength to the test.
After all the trials and tribulations of starting a new business, she finally feels successful.
The memoir details the author's trials and tribulations while traveling across the continent during the war.
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make trial of
To check the quality, reliability, performance or genuineness of (something or someone).
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stand trial
To sustain the trial or examination of a cause; not to give up without trial.
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trial balloon
An idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc., offered to an audience or group in order to test whether it generates acceptance or interest.
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trial by fire
Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve.
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trial by media
The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.
Last updated April 17, 2026