slings and arrows
Outrageous fortune's weapons
Slings and arrows refers to the hardships and misfortunes life throws at you.
The phrase comes from Hamlet's famous soliloquy—"the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune"—and has become a set expression for attacks, criticisms, or difficulties one must endure: She weathered the slings and arrows of public scrutiny.
- to be or not to beExistential dilemma phrased dramatically
- misfortuneAdverse circumstance or event
- criticizeJudge unfavorably, vocally
- assaultsViolent physical attacks
- conflictOpposition between parties
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Favors from the divine
good fortune · favors · gifts · strokes of luck · boons
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Benevolent acts toward others
praise · accolades · support · encouragement · helping hands
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Benevolent acts toward others
support · protection · aid · succor · comfort
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