slings and arrows

unpleasant, negative attacks He was surprised by the slings and arrows directed at him by several economists.

Etymology: from the phrase a€?the slings and arrows of outrageous fortunea€? in Shakespeare's play a€?Hamleta€?

Difficulties or hardships.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Vasilica	-	Romanian
Ken (1)	KEN	English
Heaven	HEV-ən	English (Modern)
Jesse	JES-ee (English), YES-sə (Dutch)	English, Dutch, Biblical
Sherwood	['ʃə:wud]
Ludo	-	Dutch