Bed Of Nails

B2 16+

Synonyms of bed of nails

Antonyms of bed of nails

Collocations of bed of nails

painful experience
Frequency: 70 %

Going through that painful experience was like lying on a bed of nails.

uncomfortable situation
Frequency: 60 %

The meeting put me in such an uncomfortable situation, it felt like being on a bed of nails.

difficult task
Frequency: 50 %

Completing the project was a difficult task, akin to navigating a bed of nails.

stressful environment
Frequency: 45 %

Working in such a stressful environment felt like walking on a bed of nails.

challenging endeavor
Frequency: 40 %

Embarking on the journey was a challenging endeavor, similar to facing a bed of nails.

Idiomatic Expressions for bed of nails

  • Phrase: walk on a bed of nails
    Meaning: to navigate a difficult or dangerous situation with care and caution
    Usage: He had to walk on a bed of nails during the negotiations to ensure a successful outcome.