trenches
Word-form referencestrench
Pronunciations
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/ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃɪz/
Noun
The front line of any field of endeavor, as the line of scrimmage in American football, patrol duty for a policeman.
Usage- plural
- Plural only
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More examples (1)
Anderson: We've all reviewed your reports, seen the data you collected, but it's all just theory to us. Anderson: You've been there. In the trenches. Fighting them. You know what they're capable of.
A difficult or disadvantageous situation; a low point.
Usage- Figurative
- plural
- Plural only