cross to bear

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cross to bear (plural crosses to bear)

  1. (idiomatic) A problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it very difficult, or it causes trouble or worry over a long period of time.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:difficult situation
    We all have our crosses to bear.
    The loss was a heavy cross for her to bear.

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