Difficulté - Causer des difficultés

Maîtrisez les idiomes anglais qui se rapportent à causer des difficultés, comme 'le vent froid de' et 'une vraie plaie'.

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

a person or thing that annoys one very much

Ex: The customers love it , but the employees think the new system is a pain in the butt .

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

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

Ex: After the release of their hit album , the band became a victim of their own success as they struggled to maintain their creative freedom and deal with the pressures of fame .

a pain in the neck [Phrase]

a person or thing that is very annoying or troublesome

Ex: My little brother is a real pain in the neck when he keeps interrupting.

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

to start becoming a source of trouble or worry

Ex: The constant pranks from my coworkers were funny at first , but it has now gone beyond a joke .

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

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 [nom]

long terme

Ex: Building a successful business is a long haul ; it requires years of hard work and dedication .

Construire une entreprise prospère est un long processus; cela demande des années de travail acharné et de dévouement.

stumbling block [nom]

obstacle

Ex: Lack of funding has been a stumbling block for many startups trying to get off the ground .

Le manque de financement a été un obstacle pour de nombreuses startups essayant de décoller.

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

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

Ex: Caring for a newborn baby can take it of new parents, with the constant sleep deprivation and demands.

the (last|final) straw [Phrase]

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

Ex: After months of dealing with her roommate 's constant messiness , the dirty dishes left in the sink were the final straw , and she decided to move out .

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

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

Ex: The constant pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines has become a monkey on her back , leading to stress and burnout .

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

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

Ex: Spending hours trying to convince him to change his opinion is like kicking dead whales down the beach .

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

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

Ex: Unlike most chairmen , he gets his hands dirty working alongside the other managers .

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

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

Ex: That noisy neighbor has been a thorn in my side for years , always playing loud music late at night .

the chill wind of {sth} [Phrase]

a collection of problems that are caused by something

Ex: When the company announced the impending layoffs , the employees felt the chill wind of uncertainty .

milestone around {one's} neck [Phrase]

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

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tar baby [nom]

problème insoluble

Ex: The politician found himself entangled in a tar baby of scandals and controversies , making it challenging for him to restore his reputation .

Le politicien s'est retrouvé pris dans un bébé de goudron de scandales et de controverses, ce qui a rendu difficile pour lui de restaurer sa réputation.

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

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

Ex: I 'm already fed up with your lazy , selfish behavior , Jim , but if you ca n't be bothered to come with me to my own mother 's funeral , that will be the straw that breaks the donkey 's back !

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

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

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

Difficulté
Tâches difficiles	Défis difficiles	Causer des difficultés	Provoquer des ennuis
Ajouter de la complexité	Rencontrer des difficultés	Faire face à la désagrément	Tâches faciles
Sans effort	Acceptation & Soulagement	Moyens et Solutions