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069. Difficulties and Dilemmas

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snag
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hitch
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stumbling block
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pitfall
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obstacle
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impediment
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dilemma
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ordeal
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problematic
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abstruse
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arduous
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complex
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convoluted
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insufferable
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obstructive
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tough
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traumatic
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wayward
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hassle
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to hassle
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torture
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to work one's guts out
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to grind
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in a (tight) spot
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sticky
28-
tricky
29-
off the hook
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in the clear
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to be out of the woods
32-
downside
33-
to get into
34-
to bug
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to eat
snag
संज्ञा
s
s
n
n
a
æ
g
g
Spelling
बंद करें
साइन इन
(समस्या)

(समस्या)

रुकावट

a difficulty or problem, particularly a minor, hidden, or unpredicted one

hitch
संज्ञा
h
h
i
ɪ
t
ch
ʧ
(समस्या)

(समस्या)

धोखा

a minor problem or issue that temporarily delays something

glitch
संज्ञा
g
g
l
l
i
ɪ
t
ch
ʧ
(दोष)

(दोष)

गलती

a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

setback
संज्ञा
s
s
e
ɛ
t
t
b
b
a
æ
ck
k
(अवरोध)

(अवरोध)

बाधा

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

stumbling block
stumbling block
संज्ञा
uk flag
/stˈʌmblɪŋ blˈɑːk/
(बाधा)

(बाधा)

अवरोध

Idiom
Informal

something that prevents the progress or occurrence of something

What is the origin of the idiom "stumbling block" and when to use it?

The idiom "stumbling block" originates from the literal meaning of a physical block or obstacle that causes someone to stumble or trip. The phrase has been used to represent any barrier or challenge that prevents smooth and easy advancement towards a goal or desired outcome.

व्याकरण संबंधी जानकारी:

संयुक्त संज्ञा
pitfall
संज्ञा
p
p
i
ɪ
t
t
f
f
a
ɔ
ll
l
(जाल)

(जाल)

फंदा

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

obstacle
संज्ञा
o
ɑ
b
b
s
s
t
t
a
ə
c
k
ə
l
l
e
(बाधा)

(बाधा)

अवरोध

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

impediment
संज्ञा
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
e
ɛ
d
d
i
ə
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(अवरोध)

(अवरोध)

बाधा

anything that blocks or slows progress

dilemma
dilemma
संज्ञा
d
d
i
ɪ
l
l
e
ɛ
mm
m
a
ə
(दुविधा)

(दुविधा)

संघर्ष

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

ordeal
संज्ञा
o
ɔ
r
r
d
d
ea
i
l
l
(संघर्ष)

(संघर्ष)

कष्टदायी अनुभव

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

problematic
problematic
विशेषण
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
b
b
l
l
e
ə
m
m
a
æ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(चिंताजनक)

(चिंताजनक)

समस्याग्रस्त

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

abstruse
abstruse
विशेषण
a
ə
b
b
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
u
s
s
e
(गूढ़)

(गूढ़)

जटिल

Disapproving
Formal

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

arduous
arduous
विशेषण
a
ɑ
r
r
d
ʤ
uou
s
s
(दुष्कर)

(दुष्कर)

कठोर

requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion

complex
complex
विशेषण
c
k
o
ɑ
m
m
p
p
l
l
e
ɛ
x
ks
(संकीर्ण)

(संकीर्ण)

जटिल

not easy to understand or analyze

convoluted
विशेषण
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
v
v
o
ə
l
l
u
u
t
t
e
ə
d
d
(पेचीदा)

(पेचीदा)

जटिल

Disapproving

(of sentences, explanations, arguments, etc.) long and difficult to understand, often due to complexity or excessive detail

insufferable
विशेषण
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
u
ə
ff
f
e
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(अवहनीय)

(अवहनीय)

असहनीय

cannot be endured due to being extremely annoying, uncomfortable, or unpleasant

obstructive
विशेषण
o
ə
b
b
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
ə
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
N/A

N/A

preventing movement

tough
tough
विशेषण
t
t
ou
ə
gh
f
(कड़ा)

(कड़ा)

कठिन

difficult to achieve or deal with

traumatic
विशेषण
t
t
r
r
au
ɔ
m
m
a
æ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(प्रतिनिधी)

(प्रतिनिधी)

आघातकारी

having serious and long-lasting effects on mental health, especially shock and pain

wayward
विशेषण
w
w
a
e
y
ɪ
w
w
a
ɜ
r
r
d
d
N/A

N/A

resistant to guidance or discipline

hassle
संज्ञा
h
h
a
æ
ss
s
ə
l
l
e
(झंझट)

(झंझट)

जुट

a situation that is disturbing because it causes difficulty or problems

to hassle
to hassle
क्रिया
h
h
a
æ
ss
s
ə
l
l
e
(झंझट करना)

(झंझट करना)

परेशान करना

to irritate someone or cause problems for them, particularly by asking them to do something over and over again

व्याकरण संबंधी जानकारी:

क्रियात्मक
torture
संज्ञा
t
t
o
ɔ
r
r
t
ʧ
u
ɜ
r
r
e
(कष्ट)

(कष्ट)

यातना

an experience or situation that inflicts intense physical or mental pain or distress

to [work|slog|sweat] {one's} guts out
to work one's guts out
वाक्यांश
uk flag
/wˈɜːk wˈʌnz ɡˈʌts ˈaʊt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to work really hard to achieve an aim

What is the origin of the idiom "work one's guts out" and when to use it?

The idiom "work one's guts out" is a vivid and informal expression that originated in the early 20th century. The phrase refers to working extremely hard, to the point of exhaustion, and suggests that one has put all their physical and emotional energy into the task. This phrase is an informal expression that is often used in casual conversation. It can be used to describe any intense or demanding work situation, from manual labor to mental exertion.

to grind
क्रिया
g
g
r
r
i
n
n
d
d
(मेहनत करना)

(मेहनत करना)

परिश्रम करना

to make persistent and intense effort towards a goal

व्याकरण संबंधी जानकारी:

अकर्मक
in a (tight|) spot
in a (tight) spot
वाक्यांश
uk flag
/ɪn ɐ tˈaɪt spˈɑːt/
N/A

N/A

Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

What is the origin of the idiom "in a spot" and when to use it?

The idiom "in a spot" originates from the idea of finding oneself in a difficult, challenging, or precarious situation, as if one is in a certain location or "spot" from which it's not easy to extricate oneself. It is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is facing a problem, often unexpectedly, and is uncertain about how to resolve it.

sticky
विशेषण
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
ck
k
y
i
(पारदर्शिता)

(पारदर्शिता)

कठिन

having difficulties that make a situation challenging

tricky
tricky
विशेषण
t
t
r
r
i
ɪ
ck
k
y
i
(मुश्किल)

(मुश्किल)

कठिन

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

off the hook
वाक्यांश
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə hˈʊk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

What is the origin of the idiom "off the hook" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the hook" likely originated from telephone technology, where it refers to hanging up the phone receiver, thus ending a call or conversation. This expression is commonly used to describe situations where someone is no longer accountable or in trouble.

in the clear
in the clear
वाक्यांश
uk flag
/ɪnðə klˈɪɹ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

used to say that one is free from suspicion or danger of wrongdoing

What is the origin of the idiom "in the clear" and when to use it?

The phrase "in the clear" has its origins in radio communications during the early 20th century. It was primarily used in military or aviation contexts, where clear and concise communication was crucial for operations. In radio transmissions, "clear" referred to a signal or message that was received without any interference or distortion. It is commonly employed in situations where there is a need to communicate that a person or situation is no longer at risk, facing obstacles, or experiencing uncertainty.

to be out of the woods
वाक्यांश
uk flag
/biː ˌaʊɾəv ðə wˈʊdz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to be out of a situation that is full of danger, trouble, or hardship

What is the origin of the idiom "be out of the woods" and when to use it?

The idiom "be out of the woods" originates from the idea of someone being lost or stranded in a forest, facing the dangers and challenges that come with it. This expression is commonly used to signify emerging from a difficult or dangerous situation. The phrase became more widely used in the 19th century in a figurative sense, reflecting its modern usage.

downside
संज्ञा
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
s
s
i
d
d
e
N/A

N/A

a negative aspect of something that is generally positive

to get into
क्रिया
uk flag
/ɡˈɛt ˌɪntʊ/
(प्रभावित करना)

(प्रभावित करना)

शामिल करना

to influence someone to participate in an activity or behavior that is unusual or unexpected for them

व्याकरण संबंधी जानकारी:

ditransitive
वाक्यांश स्थिति
separable
वाक्यांश का क्रिया
get
वाक्यांश का कण
into
to bug
to bug
क्रिया
b
b
u
ʌ
g
g
(सताना)

(सताना)

परेशान करना

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

व्याकरण संबंधी जानकारी:

क्रियात्मक
to eat
to eat
क्रिया
ea
i:
t
t
(परेशान करना)

(परेशान करना)

चिंता करना

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

व्याकरण संबंधी जानकारी:

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