adversity

in spite of: Idiom Meaning and Origin

hit someone when they are down: Idiom Meaning and Origin

hard-pressed: Idiom Meaning and Origin

grasp the nettle: Idiom Meaning and Origin

go to the wall: Idiom Meaning and Origin

go through hell: Idiom Meaning and Origin

down on one’s luck: Idiom Meaning and Origin

down but not out: Idiom Meaning and Origin

dog’s life: Idiom Meaning and Origin

build character: Idiom Meaning and Origin

behind the eight-ball: Idiom Meaning and Origin

bed of roses: Idiom Meaning and Origin