put (someone) through the hoop



put (someone) through the hoop

To subject someone to some ordeal, difficulty, trial, or punishment; to force someone to undergo an unpleasant experience. My mother's recent bout with cancer has really put us through the hoop this year. I don't think Jake is a great fit for the military. His superiors are constantly putting him through the hoop for his disobedience.
See also: hoop, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Qiana-African American (Modern)
Atanase-Romanian
NÓIrÍN-Irish
WrenRENEnglish (Rare)
Hester['hestə]
Aleshaə-LEE-shəEnglish (Modern)