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Gen Y / Millennials (1980-1994)
The struggle is real
Validating someone's (usually minor) problem
Literal Meaning
The hardship exists and is real or tangible
Actual Meaning
Acknowledging a difficulty, often minor, in a dramatic way
Examples in Context

'Netflix can't decide what to watch - the struggle is real.' (Translation: This is genuinely difficult)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Often ironic
  • 2Validates small struggles
  • 3Self-aware drama
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
it's tough
life's hard
no walk in the park
not a bed of roses
first world problems
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