Out of the frying pan into the fire Out of the frying pan into the fire said when you move from a bad or difficult situation to one which is worse, worsen, get worse, deteriorate, decline, degenerate, go downhill, make something worse, degrade, downgrade, exacerbate, aggravate: Watch this video on YouTube The Fish and the …
A bitter pill to swallow A bitter pill to swallow something that is very unpleasant but which must be accepted and dealt with: Losing the championship to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow.
Dilemma Dilemma (noun) /daɪˈlem.ə/ a situation in which you should choose between 2 or more difficult options – predicament – impasse – problem, quandary: Allen is facing the dilemma of choosing between a perfect job or continuing education. Antonyms solution, answer, resolution
Obstacle Obstacle (noun) /ˈɒb.stɪ.kļ/ US /ˈɑːb-/ something or someone that prevents progress – hindrance – impediment – obstruction – problem – difficulty: My biggest obstacle to progress was fear of rejection. In her quest to become a renowned pianist, Sarah faced countless obstacles that tested her resolve. From a lack of financial resources to the …
English questions on controlling your life for ESL students Topic: “Is your life dissatisfaction due to your current situation or your own weaknesses?” Are you in control of your life or the other way around? How do you manage crises in your life? Do you consider yourself successful in handling the predicaments in your life? …