in a world of pain
The phrase "in a world of pain" is an idiomatic expression that conveys severe physical or emotional suffering.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2General
(informal, emotional)Experiencing intense physical or emotional suffering.
Example
- After the accident, he was in a world of pain and needed immediate medical attention.
- Losing her job and her home left her in a world of pain.
B2General
(informal, emotional)Facing significant trouble or difficulty.
Example
- With all these deadlines approaching, I'm in a world of pain.
- If you don't finish this project on time, you'll be in a world of pain.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in a world of pain":