Torturous rebus

[Denis]

rhienrg (3)

 

[Harry_the_cat]

rhienrg (3)

Pretty sure this is not correct, but thought it was good anyway:

a pickled herring - they are torturous to eat, especially for a cat (I had to add the "a" to get 3 words!!)

 

[Denis]

Good try Harry!

Hint: t------ t-- r-----

 

[Romsek]

Good try Harry!

Hint: t------ t-- r-----

well it's **through the ringer**

but I don't really see how

 

[Denis]

well it's **through the ringer**
but I don't really see how

"her" appears through the word "ring"; through the ring her

 

[Otis]

I like the puzzle; it's a toughie. :smile:

Got me wondering whether something like rHiEnRg or RhIeNrG would have given it away. (Probably, for some.)

 

[Denis]

I at first intended to use "she" instead of "her",
but decided that was too cruel:razz:

 

[Otis]

I at first intended to use "she" instead of "her" …

That be venturin' into cryptic-rebus territory … :twisted:

 

[Harry_the_cat]

I much prefer a crypt over a rebus.