dog's life
A life of misery, poverty, and unhappiness.
Жить в несчастьи или бедности; неприятная жизненная ситуация.
Diogenes, the Greek philosopher, lived a dog's life inside an empty barrel.
I have got fired from my job today. It’s a dog’s life.
Меня сегодня уволили. Жизнь очень сложная.
facts of life
The truth which we should know about sex, marriage, and births.
His father told him the facts of life when he was old enough.
The truths one learns about people and their good and bad habits of life, work or play.
As a cub reporter he would learn the facts of life in the newspaper world.
for dear life
As though afraid of losing your life.
He was running for dear life toward town.
When the horse began to run, she held on for dear life.
for the life of one
No matter how hard you try. Used for emphasis with negative statements.
I can't for the life of me remember his name.
if life deal you lemons, make lemonade
Если тебе достался лимон - сделай лимонад; свои беды превращай в победы.
Don’t lose heart! If life deals you lemons, make the lemonade!
Не отчаивайся! Свои беды превращай в победы!
in the prime of life
At the peak of one's creative abilities; during the most productive years.
Poor John lost his job due to restructuring when he was in the prime of his life.
lay down one's life
To sacrifice one's life for a cause or person; suffer martyrdom.
The early Christians often laid down their lives for their faith.
lead a dog's life
To live a hard life, work hard, and be treated unkindly.
A new college student of long ago led a dog's life.