figurative and in phrases. †the gridiron grumbles at the frying pan: cf. ‘the pot calls the kettle black.’ on the gridiron: in a state of…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > adversity > in adversity [phrase] (30) on the gridiron1590 figurative and in phrases. †the gridiron grumbles at the frying pan: cf. ‘the pot calls the kettle black.’ on the gridiron: in a state of… under a cloudc1605 figurative. under a cloud: in trouble or difficulties; out of favour; with a slur on one's character. down the weather1611 Phrases. down the weather: in adversity. to go down the weather: to become bankrupt. Obsolete. up the (also a) pole1897 In trouble or difficulty. on the mat1917 colloquial (originally British Military). on the mat: in trouble with authority; due to be severely reprimanded. Cf. on the carpet at carpet, n. 1b. Subcategories:— adversity has afflicted one (1) — in an evil plight (3) — in a hopeless condition (1) — at the end of one's resources (4) — at the or one's worst (11) — great trouble (1) — easy times are at an end (1) — in time of adversity (3) |
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