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ups and downs

idiom
Meaning

Periods of positive and negative events, moods, or interactions; highs and lows.


Examples
SIMPLE

Every job has its ups and downs.

CONTEXTUAL

They have been married for twenty years and have certainly experienced their fair share of ups and downs.

COMPLEX

Despite the inevitable ups and downs that accompany any long-term creative partnership, they remained committed to their shared vision.

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