book

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film

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fast-moving

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gripping

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haunting

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heartwarming

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The idiom "heavy going" is used to describe a situation, task, or material that is difficult and challenging. It originated from the literal sense of "going" or progressing with great effort and difficulty, often through rough terrain or adverse conditions.

What is the origin of the idiom "heavy going" and when to use it?

heavy going

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implausible

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intriguing

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moving

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thought-provoking

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "creepy", "gripping", "implausible", etc.

Engels Bestand Gevorderd "Les 4A" Vocabulaire