What is meant by "life in the trenches?"

Answer by  Robgea (125)

Life in the trenches usually refers to someone who lives their life fighting some sort of battle, either literally or figuratively. The phrase dates back to the First World War, where most soldiers lived in hellish conditions in trenches a dozen yards from opposing forces. Journalists would write stories about them titled "Life in the Trenches" and the phrase stuck.

Answer by  Madalina (46)

The trenches were the most dangerous places, the first lines in the First World War. In a trench is living the soldiers.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

In World War 1 and World War 2, many battle fronts were lined by trenches. The infantry soldiers were in the trenches.

Answer by  xela (349)

Trench warfare was a mode of warfare most commonly used in World War I. Soldiers lived in filthy, cramped trenches. Life in the trenches is hard.