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069. Difficulties and Dilemmas

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snag
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pitfall
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obstacle
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impediment
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dilemma
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ordeal
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problematic
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abstruse
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arduous
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complex
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convoluted
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insufferable
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obstructive
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tough
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traumatic
20-
wayward
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hassle
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to hassle
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torture
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to work one's guts out
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to grind
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in a (tight) spot
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sticky
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tricky
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off the hook
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in the clear
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to be out of the woods
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downside
33-
to get into
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to bug
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to eat
snag
ουσιαστικό
s
s
n
n
a
æ
g
g
Spelling
Κλείσιμο
Σύνδεση
(εμπόδιο)

(εμπόδιο)

πρόβλημα

a difficulty or problem, particularly a minor, hidden, or unpredicted one

hitch
ουσιαστικό
h
h
i
ɪ
t
ch
ʧ
(παράπλευρο πρόβλημα)

(παράπλευρο πρόβλημα)

μικρή δυσκολία

a minor problem or issue that temporarily delays something

glitch
ουσιαστικό
g
g
l
l
i
ɪ
t
ch
ʧ
(παρατήρηση)

(παρατήρηση)

σφάλμα

a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

setback
ουσιαστικό
s
s
e
ɛ
t
t
b
b
a
æ
ck
k
(αντικείμενο καθυστέρησης)

(αντικείμενο καθυστέρησης)

εμπόδιο

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

stumbling block
stumbling block
ουσιαστικό
uk flag
/stˈʌmblɪŋ blˈɑːk/
(εμπόδιο)

(εμπόδιο)

σκόπελος

Idiom
Informal

something that prevents the progress or occurrence of something

What is the origin of the idiom "stumbling block" and when to use it?

The idiom "stumbling block" originates from the literal meaning of a physical block or obstacle that causes someone to stumble or trip. The phrase has been used to represent any barrier or challenge that prevents smooth and easy advancement towards a goal or desired outcome.

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Σύνθετο Ουσιαστικό
pitfall
ουσιαστικό
p
p
i
ɪ
t
t
f
f
a
ɔ
ll
l
(παγίδα κινδύνου)

(παγίδα κινδύνου)

παγίδα

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

obstacle
ουσιαστικό
o
ɑ
b
b
s
s
t
t
a
ɪ
c
k
ə
l
l
e
(αντίσταση)

(αντίσταση)

εμπόδιο

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

impediment
ουσιαστικό
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
e
ɛ
d
d
i
ə
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(κώλυμα)

(κώλυμα)

εμπόδιο

anything that blocks or slows progress

dilemma
dilemma
ουσιαστικό
d
d
i
ɪ
l
l
e
ɛ
mm
m
a
ə
(δυσκολία επιλογής)

(δυσκολία επιλογής)

δίλημμα

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

ordeal
ουσιαστικό
o
ɔ
r
r
d
d
ea
i
l
l
(καταπόνηση)

(καταπόνηση)

δοκιμασία

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

problematic
problematic
επίθετο
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
b
b
l
l
e
ə
m
m
a
æ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(δύσκολος)

(δύσκολος)

προβληματικός

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

abstruse
abstruse
επίθετο
a
ə
b
b
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
u
s
s
e
(δύσκολα κατανοητός)

(δύσκολα κατανοητός)

απόκρυφος

Disapproving
Formal

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

arduous
arduous
επίθετο
a
ɑ
r
r
d
ʤ
uou
s
s
(δύσκολος)

(δύσκολος)

κοπιώδης

requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion

complex
complex
επίθετο
c
k
o
ɑ
m
m
p
p
l
l
e
ɛ
x
ks
(πολύπλοκος)

(πολύπλοκος)

σύνθετος

not easy to understand or analyze

convoluted
επίθετο
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
v
v
o
ə
l
l
u
u
t
t
e
ə
d
d
(σύνθετος)

(σύνθετος)

περίπλοκος

Disapproving

(of sentences, explanations, arguments, etc.) long and difficult to understand, often due to complexity or excessive detail

insufferable
επίθετο
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
u
ə
ff
f
e
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(απαίδευτος)

(απαίδευτος)

ανυπόφορος

cannot be endured due to being extremely annoying, uncomfortable, or unpleasant

obstructive
επίθετο
o
ə
b
b
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
ə
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
N/A

N/A

preventing movement

tough
tough
επίθετο
t
t
ou
ʌ
gh
f
(σκληρός)

(σκληρός)

δύσκολος

difficult to achieve or deal with

traumatic
επίθετο
t
t
r
r
au
ɔ
m
m
a
æ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(τραυματογενής)

(τραυματογενής)

τραυματικός

having serious and long-lasting effects on mental health, especially shock and pain

wayward
επίθετο
w
w
a
e
y
ɪ
w
w
a
ɜ
r
r
d
d
N/A

N/A

resistant to guidance or discipline

hassle
ουσιαστικό
h
h
a
æ
ss
s
ə
l
l
e
(μπελάς)

(μπελάς)

ταλαιπωρία

a situation that is disturbing because it causes difficulty or problems

to hassle
to hassle
ρήμα
h
h
a
æ
ss
s
ə
l
l
e
(ταλαιπωρώ)

(ταλαιπωρώ)

ενοχλώ

to irritate someone or cause problems for them, particularly by asking them to do something over and over again

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
torture
ουσιαστικό
t
t
o
ɔ
r
r
t
ʧ
u
ɜ
r
r
e
(τσακιστήριο)

(τσακιστήριο)

βάσανο

an experience or situation that inflicts intense physical or mental pain or distress

to [work|slog|sweat] {one's} guts out
to work one's guts out
φράση
uk flag
/wˈɜːk wˈʌnz ɡˈʌts ˈaʊt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to work really hard to achieve an aim

What is the origin of the idiom "work one's guts out" and when to use it?

The idiom "work one's guts out" is a vivid and informal expression that originated in the early 20th century. The phrase refers to working extremely hard, to the point of exhaustion, and suggests that one has put all their physical and emotional energy into the task. This phrase is an informal expression that is often used in casual conversation. It can be used to describe any intense or demanding work situation, from manual labor to mental exertion.

to grind
ρήμα
g
g
r
r
i
n
n
d
d
(επενδύω συνεχώς)

(επενδύω συνεχώς)

δουλεύω σκληρά

to make persistent and intense effort towards a goal

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Αμετάβατος
in a (tight|) spot
in a (tight) spot
φράση
uk flag
/ɪn ɐ tˈaɪt spˈɑːt/
N/A

N/A

Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

What is the origin of the idiom "in a spot" and when to use it?

The idiom "in a spot" originates from the idea of finding oneself in a difficult, challenging, or precarious situation, as if one is in a certain location or "spot" from which it's not easy to extricate oneself. It is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is facing a problem, often unexpectedly, and is uncertain about how to resolve it.

sticky
επίθετο
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
ck
k
y
i
(κολλημένη κατάσταση)

(κολλημένη κατάσταση)

δύσκολη κατάσταση

having difficulties that make a situation challenging

tricky
tricky
επίθετο
t
t
r
r
i
ɪ
ck
k
y
i
(επικίνδυνος)

(επικίνδυνος)

δύσκολος

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

off the hook
φράση
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə hˈʊk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

What is the origin of the idiom "off the hook" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the hook" likely originated from telephone technology, where it refers to hanging up the phone receiver, thus ending a call or conversation. This expression is commonly used to describe situations where someone is no longer accountable or in trouble.

in the clear
in the clear
φράση
uk flag
/ɪnðə klˈɪɹ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

used to say that one is free from suspicion or danger of wrongdoing

What is the origin of the idiom "in the clear" and when to use it?

The phrase "in the clear" has its origins in radio communications during the early 20th century. It was primarily used in military or aviation contexts, where clear and concise communication was crucial for operations. In radio transmissions, "clear" referred to a signal or message that was received without any interference or distortion. It is commonly employed in situations where there is a need to communicate that a person or situation is no longer at risk, facing obstacles, or experiencing uncertainty.

to be out of the woods
φράση
uk flag
/biː ˌaʊɾəv ðə wˈʊdz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to be out of a situation that is full of danger, trouble, or hardship

What is the origin of the idiom "be out of the woods" and when to use it?

The idiom "be out of the woods" originates from the idea of someone being lost or stranded in a forest, facing the dangers and challenges that come with it. This expression is commonly used to signify emerging from a difficult or dangerous situation. The phrase became more widely used in the 19th century in a figurative sense, reflecting its modern usage.

downside
ουσιαστικό
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
s
s
i
d
d
e
N/A

N/A

a negative aspect of something that is generally positive

to get into
ρήμα
uk flag
/ɡˈɛt ˌɪntʊ/
(εισάγω σε)

(εισάγω σε)

μπλέκω σε

to influence someone to participate in an activity or behavior that is unusual or unexpected for them

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

ditransitive
Κατάσταση Φράσης
separable
ρήμα της φράσης
get
μόριο της φράσης
into
to bug
to bug
ρήμα
b
b
u
ʌ
g
g
(παρενοχλώ)

(παρενοχλώ)

ενοχλώ

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
to eat
to eat
ρήμα
ea
i:
t
t
(κατατρώω (to gnaw))

(κατατρώω (to gnaw))

τρώω (to eat)

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός

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