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through the wringer
What is the origin of the idiom "through the wringer" and when to use it?
The idiom "through the wringer" originates from the process of using a wringer, a mechanical device used to squeeze excess water from clothing, typically after washing. In a figurative sense, this expression is used to describe the experience of going through a challenging or demanding situation, often leaving an individual exhausted, emotionally drained, or thoroughly tested.
Example
After a tough day of interviews, he felt like he had been through the wringer.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can put you through the wringer emotionally.
My mother's recent episode of cancer has really put us through the wringer this year.
I really had to go through the wringer with that disciplinary hearing.
Completing a marathon can put a person through the wringer, testing both physical and mental endurance.
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