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Explora modismos en inglés sobre desafíos difíciles con ejemplos como "tarea hercúlea" y "como arrear gatos".

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English idioms related to Difficulty

used to refer to something that is inexplicably difficult

Ex: Persuading him to lift the charges was a challenge, like pulling teeth.I don't want to ever go through that again.

problems that a person encounters in the early stages of a project or activity

Ex: We had some teething problems when we first opened the bookshop, but now everything is okay.

said of something that is very complex or difficult for one understands or work with

Ex: Navigating through the city's intricate subway system felt like Chinese arithmetic to the tourist.The numerous lines, interchanges, and maps were overwhelming.

(of a task) to be very difficult or almost impossible to do or complete

Ex: Learning a new language from scratch can be murder.The grammar rules, vocabulary, and pronunciation can be overwhelming for beginners.
uphill battle
[Sustantivo]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

batalla cuesta arriba, lucha ardua

batalla cuesta arriba, lucha ardua

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors . It requires perseverance , talent , and luck .Abirse paso en la industria del entretenimiento puede ser una **batalla cuesta arriba** para los aspirantes a actores. Requiere perseverancia, talento y suerte.
herculean task
[Sustantivo]

a task or challenge that requires an immense amount of effort, strength, or endurance to accomplish

tarea hercúlea, labor hercúlea

tarea hercúlea, labor hercúlea

Ex: Convincing the board of directors to approve the ambitious project was a Herculean task. It required extensive research , preparation , and persuasive arguments to gain their support .Convencer a la junta directiva para que aprobara el proyecto ambicioso fue una **tarea hercúlea**. Requirió una investigación exhaustiva, preparación y argumentos persuasivos para ganar su apoyo.

a difficult and challenging situation or task that requires significant effort to overcome or complete

Ex: The intricate puzzle proved to be heavy going, with its intricate design and numerous pieces requiring intense concentration and problem-solving skills.

a situation that causes difficulties for one

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder in a competitive industry can be a hard row to hoe.It demands consistent hard work, networking, and proving oneself in a challenging environment.

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

el que mucho abarca poco aprieta

el que mucho abarca poco aprieta

Ex: By taking on the job and planning a wedding simultaneously, she clearly bit off more than she could chew.

turning really red in the face because of doing a lot of physical activities

Ex: My father was as red as a cherry by the time we reached the top of the hill.I was afraid he might have a heart attack or something!

used to describe a job or task that is too difficult or challenging

Ex: Managing a team of creative individuals who have strong opinions and different working styles can feel like herding cats.It necessitates finding a balance between allowing autonomy and fostering collaboration.
draft-mule work
[Sustantivo]

the hardest or most boring part of a task or job

trabajo de bestia de carga, tarea ingrata

trabajo de bestia de carga, tarea ingrata

Ex: The team worked tirelessly, doing the draft mule work necessary to set up the event venue, arranging chairs, tables, and decorations.El equipo trabajó incansablemente, haciendo el **trabajo de mula de carga** necesario para preparar el lugar del evento, organizando sillas, mesas y decoraciones.

a situation that is very difficult because one is not prepared to deal with it

Ex: I decided to take the plunge and sign up for an advanced language course, knowing it would throw me in at the deep end, but I was eager to challenge myself.

to utilize one's final and decisive efforts, often in a critical moment

Ex: After months of preparation, the athlete shot her bolt in the Olympic finals, giving her best performance but narrowly missing the gold medal.
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