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crunch(noun, trouble, blow, burden)
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crux(noun, trouble, burden, pain)
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dead end(noun, expression, trouble, pain)
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deadlock(noun, trouble, pain, struggle)
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deep water(noun, expression, trouble, pain)
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depression(noun, trouble, ruin, distress)
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dilemma(noun, trouble, worry, distress)
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disorder(noun, trouble, worry, evil, harm)
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emergency(noun, action, trouble, act, ruin)
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encumbrance(noun, trouble, charge, concern, strain)
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exigency(noun, trouble, force, ruin, strain)
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fix(noun, trouble, pain, struggle)
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frustration(noun, upset, trouble, blow)
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grievance(trouble, concern, strain, burden)
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hard knocks(noun, expression, trouble, shock)
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hard time(noun, expression, trouble, blow)
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hard times(expression, hardship)
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hitch(noun, trouble, defeat, delay, blow)
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holy mess(noun, expression, trouble, collapse)
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hot water(noun, expression, trouble, ruin, worry)
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