cross to bear
cross to bear noun: a problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it very difficult, or it causes trouble or worry over a long period of time.
Noun
cross to bear (plural crosses to bear)
- A problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it very difficult, or it causes trouble or worry over a long period of time.
- We all have our crosses to bear.
- The loss was a heavy cross for her to bear.
- Synonyms:
- ass in a sling, bind, bucket of syrup, calvary, cauldron, cross, difficulty, dilemma, dire straits, doghouse
Synonyms of cross to bear
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Forms of cross to bear
| plural | crosses to bear |
|---|---|
| alternative form | cross to take up |
| alternative form | heavy cross to bear |
| alternative form | heavy cross to take up |
Questions about cross to bear
- What does cross to bear mean?
- Cross to bear means a problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it very difficult, or it causes trouble or worry over a long period of time.
- What part of speech is cross to bear?
- Cross to bear is a noun.
- What is the plural of cross to bear?
- The plural of cross to bear is crosses to bear.
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