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Difficulté - Défis difficiles

Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant les défis difficiles avec des exemples comme "tâche herculéenne" et "comme essayer de faire avancer des chats".

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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.
to be murder
[Phrase]

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

Ex: Learning a new language from scratch be murder.

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

combat difficile, lutte ardue

combat difficile, lutte ardue

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors .Percer dans l'industrie du divertissement peut être un **combat difficile** pour les acteurs en herbe. Cela demande de la persévérance, du talent et de la chance.

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

tâche herculéenne, travail herculéen

tâche herculéenne, travail herculéen

Ex: Convincing the board of directors to approve the ambitious project was a Herculean task.Convaincre le conseil d'administration d'approuver le projet ambitieux était une **tâche herculéenne**. Cela a nécessité des recherches approfondies, une préparation minutieuse et des arguments persuasifs pour obtenir leur soutien.
heavy going
[Phrase]

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

Ex: The intricate puzzle proved to 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 a hard row to hoe.

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

être trop ambitieux

être trop ambitieux

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.

the hardest or most boring part of a task or job

travail de bête de somme, corvée

travail de bête de somme, corvée

Ex: The team worked tirelessly, doing the draft mule work necessary to set up the event venue, arranging chairs, tables, and decorations.L'équipe a travaillé sans relâche, faisant le **travail de bête de somme** nécessaire pour préparer le lieu de l'événement, en arrangeant les chaises, les tables et les décorations.
the deep end
[Phrase]

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 shot her bolt in the Olympic finals , giving her best performance but narrowly missing the gold medal .
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