in the trenches

To have been through a lot together with someone. Specially through hard times.
War analogy

a - That was tough!
b - Yeah, we can say we've been in the trenches together!

by vera eikon October 4, 2013

in the trenches

to be struggling or going through it.

this homework is really hard i'm fr in the trenches.

by daryldixonswhore September 30, 2021

In the trenches

To be or to have been through a rough time

- oh my god, are you okay?
- nah, I'm in the trenches girl

by acbd12345 January 5, 2023

In the trenches

Not having enough friends to run an 8 man fantasy football league

Look at those kids they’re definitely in the trenches

by owenph6 November 21, 2023

in the trenches

At one's rock bottom, the lowest they've been in life.

Morton just saw his family get blown up by a carefully planted terrorist bomb, he's really been in the trenches lately...

by deku4317 December 7, 2023

in the trenches

To be at rock bottom, the lowest point in your life.

Ever since Morton saw his family evaporate firsthand, he has really been in the trenches.

by deku4317 December 7, 2023

in the trenches

Used to describe being in a messy, stressful, or difficult part of a situation. It is used in a person's everyday struggles.

Finals week got me in the trenches with almost no sleep.

by aceofspades63 September 9, 2025