mettere a dura prova

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to put to tough trial.” Compare French mettre à rude épreuve.

Verb

mettere a dura prova

  1. to try sorely; to stress test; to tax; to put through the mill; to put a great strain on
    L'esame metterà a dura prova le loro abilità tecniche.
    The exam will try their technical abilities sorely.
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