put through the mill en · VERB
Etymology
From through the mill.
Meanings
- (figuratively, transitive) to be abused or treated very harshly; to suffer intense anguish, stress, or grief.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| putting through the mill | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put through the mill | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put through the mill | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| puts through the mill | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
put through the wringer · go through the mill · put through the mangle