through the mill

Example Sentences

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"It's not like the water is being wasted. It runs down the mill race, through the mill wheel and then it goes back down another stream and it ends up back in the river Alyn. So effectively, you're only borrowing," said Brendan.

From BBC

"My family have gone through the mill over the years," Mr Hunt said.

From BBC

As for the drivers, yes, Hamilton has been through the mill this year, but his performances have improved over the season, even if Brazil was a difficult race for him.

From BBC

Norris has been through the mill this year.

From BBC

You are both relatively young and, while you’ve been through the mill with your health, your wife likely wants to work a few more years for reasons that go beyond mere finances.

From MarketWatch