Moeilijkheden - Moeilijkheden veroorzaken

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met het veroorzaken van moeilijkheden, zoals 'de koude wind van' en 'een pijn in de nek'.

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

a person or thing that annoys one very much

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

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

Ex: He started a small business that grew rapidly , but he soon realized he had become a victim of his own success when he could n't keep up with the increased demand .

a pain in the neck [Zinsdeel]

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

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

to start becoming a source of trouble or worry

Ex: The delays in the public transportation system have been going on for months , and it 's getting beyond a joke .

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

to not let someone do something or to prevent something from getting done by causing problems

Ex: Sarah 's fear of failure often gets in the way of her pursuing new opportunities in her career .

long haul [zelfstandig naamwoord]

lange termijn

Ex: The marathon is a long haul , but with proper training and determination , you can reach the finish line .

De marathon is een lange zit, maar met de juiste training en vastberadenheid kun je de finishlijn bereiken.

stumbling block [zelfstandig naamwoord]

obstakel

Ex: Procrastination is a common stumbling block that prevents people from achieving their goals .

Het obstakel is een veelvoorkomend probleem dat mensen ervan weerhoudt hun doelen te bereiken.

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

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

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the (last|final) straw [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The team had been performing poorly , and the coach 's public criticism of the star player was the final straw that caused him to request a trade .

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

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

Ex: Her chronic health condition has been a monkey on her back , requiring ongoing treatment and impacting her quality of life .

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

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

Ex: Trying to fix a leaking faucet without the right tools is like kicking dead whales down the beach .

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

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

Ex: The manager is n't just an office worker ; he 's not afraid to get his hands dirty and work on the factory floor when needed .

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

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

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the chill wind of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

a collection of problems that are caused by something

Ex: Many more businesses are feeling the chill wind of the recession .

milestone around {one's} neck [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: After winning the championship , the athlete found that the pressure to maintain their success became a milestone around their neck .

tar baby [zelfstandig naamwoord]

onoplosbaar probleem

Ex: The company 's financial troubles proved to be a tar baby for the new CEO , as each attempt to improve the situation seemed to make it worse .

De financiële problemen van het bedrijf bleken een teerbaby te zijn voor de nieuwe CEO, omdat elke poging om de situatie te verbeteren deze alleen maar erger leek te maken.

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

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

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

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

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Moeilijkheden
Moeilijke taken	Moeilijke uitdagingen	Moeilijkheden veroorzaken	Problemen veroorzaken
Complexiteit toevoegen	Moeilijkheden ervaren	Omgaan met onaangenaamheden	Eenvoudige taken
Zonder moeite	Acceptatie & Verlichting	Middelen en Oplossingen