general hardship
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/]
nounpl: general hardships
dificuldade geral; adversidade geral
1. widespread difficulty or suffering affecting multiple people or areas; a state of severe hardship that is not limited to a single person or region
The economic recession caused general hardship throughout the community.
A recessão econômica causou dificuldade geral em toda a comunidade.
2. a legal or official term referring to extreme circumstances or burden that affects society broadly
The government provided relief during the general hardship of the pandemic.
O governo forneceu alívio durante a adversidade geral da pandemia.
In Brazil, 'dificuldade geral' and 'adversidade geral' are commonly used in news media, government announcements, and social discussions about economic crises or natural disasters. The phrase reflects the Brazilian cultural awareness of collective suffering during economic downturns. In the USA, 'general hardship' appears frequently in legal, governmental, and humanitarian contexts, particularly when discussing relief programs or emergency aid.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in times of general hardship
weather the general hardship
alleviate general hardship
na hora da dificuldade geral
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