difficulty

to begin to understand and deal with a difficult problem or task

to manage to understand something difficult or surprising

to ask for extra help or reinforcements in a difficult situation

in the same difficult situation as other people

as one's responsibility or problem to deal with

to get into trouble with someone or break a rule or law

to make someone start a difficult task with little preparation or help

To force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult that you have been avoiding.

In trouble or facing difficulty.

Something that sounds simple to do but is actually hard.

To fully understand something complicated.

To escape one bad situation only to land in a worse one.

trying to coordinate or control a group of highly independent people

a struggle that requires enormous effort against strong opposition

a goal or requirement that keeps changing while you try to hit it

in a difficult or dangerous situation

a hard problem to solve or a hard person to convince

an unpleasant fact or situation that must be accepted

in a way that conflicts with what is usual or with someone's natural character

to persevere and not give up despite difficulty

in a difficult or embarrassing situation

to gradually accept and emotionally deal with a difficult reality

the lowest possible point in a difficult situation

to rebuild one's life or restore order after a damaging event

an odd or unfortunate situation accepted as unavoidable and not worth further explanation

to fail or encounter a problem that causes a plan or effort to break down

survive a difficult period without suffering lasting damage

in severe hardship, especially without money, resources, or prospects

make an already bad situation worse by adding humiliation or further harm

experience financial pressure because money has become scarce

draw on all one's effort or inner resources to overcome a challenge

an activity or process that continues easily and without difficulties

a major setback that seriously weakens a person, organization, or effort

if it becomes absolutely necessary, though the option is barely adequate

to endure a succession of ordeals, attacks, or severe criticism

shabby, worn, or neglected in appearance, often because of poverty

to take a serious risk that is likely to bring harmful consequences

Normal and unsurprising for a particular situation, even if it is inconvenient or disappointing.

Enjoyable, lighthearted activity, often mentioned in contrast with a situation's serious or difficult side.

To continue wishing for a good result even when it seems almost impossible.

Facing severe difficulties, pressure, or obstacles.

A sign that a difficult period may soon improve or end.

Consolation that offers little real relief in a painful or difficult situation.

Remaining loyal and supportive during both good times and serious difficulties.

to devote far too much effort to a task and make it seem needlessly complicated

to withdraw support when another person is stranded in serious difficulty

small flaws that remain without seriously reducing the overall quality

to try to resolve a problem widely regarded as extremely difficult or impossible

at a moment of crisis when pressure forces an important choice

to put up with something unpleasant while suppressing complaints and maintaining a smile

small, temporary problems that arise while a new system or activity is getting started

to remain so precarious that collapse or failure could happen at any moment

to get past the main obstacle so that the remaining work becomes easier

to earn or manage just enough to avoid poverty, hunger, or serious hardship

moved repeatedly between people or places without making useful progress

to be selected, often by chance, for an unwanted task or outcome

when mounting pressure makes decisive action unavoidable