go through the mill



go through the mill

to experience a very difficult or unpleasant period in your life She really went through the mill with that son of hers.
See also: mill

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lysander-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Sabah-Arabic, Turkish
Salome[sə'ləumi]
Leudoberct-Ancient Germanic
Aitor-Basque
Rowland['rəulənd]