A rough upbringing, hardships or tough environments also referred to as the “hood”. Sometimes people will use the phrase “out the trenches” to show they’ve overcome these hardships
A ditch or similar earthwork. Commonly used in the military for protection against artillery, gunfire, and/or bombs. Used heavily during the First World War.
In the modern setting, trenches are also slang for poor, crime-ridden neighborhoods and cities, often slums or what some would call "The Hood".
"These trenches are full of shit, trench-rats, and death. But I'd rather be here than in No Man's Land!" - Private John Johnson to Private Ben Benson.
"This trench better be dug before Friday, or else the project'll grind to a halt!" -Blue collar Jeff to his insubordinate, useless as fuck, bitch-ass employees.
"Bro, you heard what happend uptown? Someone got killed in a drive-by. Damn, we in the trenches, man!" - Tyson to his friend from downtown.
When you are having a good timein the trenches in WW 1; When you are chilling with your bools in general; when you are in the trenches and you are cleaning your feet to keep clean.
Lil Durk's verse in Drake's hit single "Laugh Now Cry Later". A popular phrase used by some. It means, despite gaining a lot of fame and wealth, Durk is still in the hood. Lil Durk has not forgotten where he came from.
Malachi: The boy, Jacob, catted. The boy think he all that, now he don't wanna beassociated with us.
Jacob: I'm in the trenches, relax.