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struggle bus

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noun

Slang.

  1. a situation, task, etc., that seems difficult or frustrating.

    With no sleep last night, I’ll be on the struggle bus today.

Etymology

Origin of struggle bus

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

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I was barely surviving at times, with a mental health breakdown to boot, and my personal life was constantly on the struggle bus.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022

The company itself might be riding the struggle bus lately, but Peloton is a household name.

From The Verge • Jul. 7, 2022

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