go through the mill
经历艰难困苦的时期或经历
口语·形容经历艰辛磨练
英文释义
to go through a difficult or challenging experience; to face hardships or adversity
例句
After going through the mill in the army, he became much tougher.
典故来源
mill指磨坊，比喻经历磨炼或苦难，源自19世纪工业语境。