Going through that painful experience was like lying on a bed of nails.
The meeting put me in such an uncomfortable situation, it felt like being on a bed of nails.
Completing the project was a difficult task, akin to navigating a bed of nails.
Working in such a stressful environment felt like walking on a bed of nails.
Embarking on the journey was a challenging endeavor, similar to facing a bed of nails.