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Dificultad - Desafíos difíciles

Explore modismos en inglés sobre desafíos difíciles con ejemplos como "tarea hercúlea" y "como pastorear 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 challengelike pulling teeth.

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

Ex: We had 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.

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

Ex: Learning a new language from scratch be murder.
uphill battle
[Sustantivo]

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

lucha cuesta arriba, batalla difícil

lucha cuesta arriba, batalla difícil

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be uphill battle for aspiring actors .
herculean task
[Sustantivo]

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

tarea hercúlea, trabajo titánico

tarea hercúlea, trabajo titánico

Ex: Convincing the board of directors to approve the ambitious project was Herculean task.

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.

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 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 red as a cherry by the time we reached the top of the hill .

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 like herding cats.
draft-mule work
[Sustantivo]

the hardest or most boring part of a task or job

trabajo de burro de carga, trabajo pesado

trabajo de burro de carga, trabajo pesado

Ex: The team worked tirelessly, doing the draft mule work necessary to set up the event venue, arranging chairs, tables, and decorations.

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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