Dificultad - Causando dificultad

Domina los modismos en inglés que se relacionan con causar dificultades, como 'el viento frío de' y 'un dolor en el cuello'.

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a pain in the (ass|butt) [Frase]

a person or thing that annoys one very much

Ex: The traffic during rush hour is always a pain in the butt .

a victim of {one's} own success [Frase]

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

Ex: The athlete 's exceptional performance in previous matches raised expectations , and she ultimately became a victim of her own success when she could n't replicate her earlier achievements .

a pain in the neck [Frase]

a person or thing that is very annoying or troublesome

Ex: She 's always complaining and finding faults with everything ; she can be such a pain in the neck to be around .

to [be|go|get] beyond a joke [Frase]

to start becoming a source of trouble or worry

Ex: His constant teasing and mocking have reached the point of being beyond a joke .

to [get] in the way of {sb/sth} [Frase]

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

Ex:

long haul [Sustantivo]

largo plazo

Ex: Overcoming a serious illness can be a long haul , requiring patience and a strong support system .

Superar una enfermedad grave puede ser un proceso largo, que requiere paciencia y un fuerte sistema de apoyo.

stumbling block [Sustantivo]

obstáculo

Ex: Differences in opinion among team members can become a stumbling block to effective collaboration .

Las diferencias de opinión entre los miembros del equipo pueden convertirse en un obstáculo para una colaboración efectiva.

to [take] a lot out of {sb} [Frase]

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

Ex: Studying for long hours during exam season can take a lot out of students , leaving them feeling drained and in need of rest .

the (last|final) straw [Frase]

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

Ex: The constant delays and cancellations made the passengers frustrated , and the announcement of yet another flight delay was the last straw that led to a passenger outburst .

a monkey on {one's} back [Frase]

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

Ex: The fear of failure has become a monkey on his back , preventing him from taking risks and pursuing his dreams .

like kicking (dead|) whales down the beach [Frase]

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

Ex: He kept trying to find his keys in the dark , but it was like kicking whales down the beach ; they were nowhere to be found .

to [get] {one's} hands dirty [Frase]

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

Ex: In the startup world , entrepreneurs often have to get their hands dirty by wearing multiple hats , from marketing to product development .

thorn in {one's} (side|flesh) [Frase]

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

Ex:

the chill wind of {sth} [Frase]

a collection of problems that are caused by something

Ex: Many more businesses are feeling the chill wind of the recession .

milestone around {one's} neck [Frase]

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

Ex: The promotion that came with a managerial position turned out to be a milestone around her neck , as she struggled with increased responsibilities and stress .

tar baby [Sustantivo]

problema insoluble

Ex: Sarah realized that her addiction to gambling had become a tar baby ; the more she tried to quit , the deeper she got sucked into the destructive cycle .

Sarah se dio cuenta de que su adicción al juego se había convertido en un bebé de alquitrán; cuanto más intentaba dejarlo, más se hundía en el ciclo destructivo.

the straw that [break] the (camel's|donkey's) back [Frase]

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

Ex:

to [be] drown (in|with) {sth} [Frase]

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

Ex:

Dificultad
Tareas difíciles	Desafíos difíciles	Causando dificultad	Crear problemas
Añadiendo complejidad	Experimentando dificultades	Enfrentando lo desagradable	Tareas fáciles
Sin esfuerzo	Aceptación & Alivio	Medios y Soluciones