crosses to bear
Unavoidable life struggles
Crosses to bear are burdens or difficulties one must endure, from the biblical account of Jesus carrying his cross to crucifixion.
The phrase implies ongoing hardship accepted with resignation rather than complaint: We all have our crosses to bear.
Often used to acknowledge that everyone faces their own struggles.
- backReverse side; support
- weightMeasure of heaviness
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- trials and tribulationsDifficulties and suffering experienced
- burdenOppressive weight or duty
suffering · tribulation · affliction · adversity · calvary · martyrdom · hardship · tough times · pain · emotional baggage · personal struggles · load · yoke · obstacle · millstone · penance · ordeal · hurdle
crosses to bearblessings
Favors from the divine
reliefs · gifts · reprieves · silver linings · comforts
crosses to bearblessings in disguise
Misfortunes yielding unexpected benefits
boons · godsends · strokes of luck · windfalls · silver linings
cross, crosses, crossed, crossing, crossings, crosser, criss-cross, crosswise, crossroad