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English idioms related to Difficulty

a person or thing that annoys one very much

Ex: Her constant nagging and criticism make living with her a real pain in the ass.

a situation in which an individual or organization faces negative consequences or difficulties as a result of their own achievements or accomplishments

Ex: The author's bestselling novel brought her fame and fortune, but it also meant living under constant scrutiny and struggling with writer's block—a classic case of being a victim of one's own success.

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.

to start becoming a source of trouble or worry

Ex: The recurring technical issues with the software are beyond a joke.

to not let someone do something or to prevent something from getting done by causing problems

Ex: Jack's lack of focus often gets in the way of him completing his assignments on time.
long haul
[Podstatné jméno]

a task that needs a great amount of time and effort to finish

dlouhé úsilí, návykové úsilí

dlouhé úsilí, návykové úsilí

Ex: Saving money for retirement is long haul; it 's important to start early and consistently contribute over the years .
stumbling block
[Podstatné jméno]

something that prevents the progress or occurrence of something

překážka, kámen úrazu

překážka, kámen úrazu

Ex: Inadequate preparation proved to be stumbling block for the candidate during the job interview .

to exhaust one mentally or physically in order to be done or achieved

Ex: Running a marathon takes a lot out of a person, both physically and mentally.

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .

a problem that is in no way easy to solve or get rid of

Ex: The team's lack of communication and coordination were like monkeys on their backs, hindering their progress in the project.

used to refer to a task or activity that is completely pointless and illogical

Ex: Writing an essay without doing any research is like kicking dead whales down the beach - it won't lead to a well-informed or compelling piece of writing.

to engage in manual work, particularly one that is exhausting or of high difficulty

Ex: The detective get his hands dirty to solve the complex case , going undercover and infiltrating the criminal organization .

a person or thing that is problematic and hard to deal with

Ex: Dealing with a difficult client who constantly changes their demands can be a thorn in the side of even the most patient professionals.

a collection of problems that are caused by something

Ex: As the economic crisis deepened, many families began to feel the chill wind of financial hardship.

an inescapable problem or responsibility that proves too much for one to bear

Ex: The financial burden of buying a house became a milestone around their necks, as they found themselves struggling to meet mortgage payments and other expenses.
tar baby
[Podstatné jméno]

a problem that becomes more difficult to deal with the more one tries to solve it

problém,  který se stále zhoršuje

problém, který se stále zhoršuje

Ex: The legal dispute turned into tar baby for both parties involved , dragging on for years and draining their resources .

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.

to be overwhelmed or completely absorbed by a specific thing, experience, or emotion

Ex: it seems every is drown in debt, and facing serious financial problems .
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