How to Pronounce "go through the mill"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɪɫ
GOH THROO thuh MIL
ɡˈəʊ/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɪl
goh-THROO thuh MIL
Definition
To have a very difficult or unpleasant experience, often involving hardship, stress, or suffering.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɪɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH THROO thuh MIL
UK
goh-THROO thuh MIL
Listen in Context
She really went through the mill during her divorce.
After the accident, he went through the mill to recover.
Many small businesses go through the mill in their first year.
You can tell she's been through the mill—she’s got a lot of strength and wisdom now.