crosses to bear
crosses to bear is the plural of cross to bear.
Meaning of cross to bear
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.
- Synonyms:
- ass in a sling, bind, bucket of syrup, calvary, cauldron, cross, difficulty, dilemma, dire straits, doghouse
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- Crosses to bear is the plural of cross to bear.
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