The boss is angry today, so there is trouble at mill.
trouble at mill
idiomProblems outside the household, especially in the workplace.
Everyone is quiet in the office because there is clearly trouble at mill regarding the new budget cuts.
Despite the outward appearance of corporate stability, the hushed conversations in the hallway suggested there was significant trouble at mill.
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borrow trouble
To worry about future events not in one's control and that may not come to pass.
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go through the mill
To experience the suffering or discipline necessary to bring one to a certain degree of knowledge or skill, or to a certain mental state.
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grist for the mill
Something that is useful or that creates a favorable opportunity.
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grist to the mill
Alternative form of grist for the mill.
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pill mill
A clandestine operation where a medical worker illicitly offers prescription medication to patients in exchange for bribes.
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rumor mill
A process in which a group or network of persons originate or promulgate gossip and other unsubstantiated claims.
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teething trouble
Synonym of teething troubles.
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through the mill
Through a period of bad treatment or an ordeal.