go through the wringerAmerican EnglishAmE informalUPSET to have a lot of problems and upsetting experiences 历经千辛万苦 She’s really been through the wringer since her husband died. 丈夫去世之后，她历尽艰辛。
go through the wringer• His ex-wife really put Barry through the wringer.• Before being reunited with his 14-year-old wife and baby, Pedro Sotelo went through the wringer Thursday.
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