Moeilijkheden - Moeilijke uitdagingen

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over moeilijke uitdagingen met voorbeelden zoals "herculische taak" en "als katten hoeden".

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like pulling teeth [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that is inexplicably difficult

Ex: Trying to gather accurate data for the research project was like pulling teeth .

teething (problems|troubles) [Zinsdeel]

problems that a person encounters in the early stages of a project or activity

Ex: There were the usual teething troubles at the beginning of the project , but that 's to be expected .

like Chinese arithmetic [Zinsdeel]

said of something that is very complex or difficult for one understands or work with

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to [be] murder [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The long hours and physical labor required for the construction project were murder on the workers .

uphill battle [zelfstandig naamwoord]

moeilijk gevecht

Ex: The young athlete faced an uphill battle to recover from a serious injury and get back into peak form for the upcoming championship .

De jonge atleet stond voor een zware strijd om te herstellen van een ernstig letsel en terug te keren naar topvorm voor het aanstaande kampioenschap.

herculean task [zelfstandig naamwoord]

herculische taak

Ex: The teacher faced the Herculean task of keeping a classroom full of energetic kindergarteners engaged and focused throughout the day .

De leraar werd geconfronteerd met de herculische taak om een klas vol energieke kleuters de hele dag betrokken en gefocust te houden.

heavy going [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The negotiations between the two parties were heavy going , with both sides struggling to find common ground and reach a mutually beneficial agreement .

a (tough|hard) row to hoe [Zinsdeel]

a situation that causes difficulties for one

Ex: Taking care of an aging parent with complex medical needs can be a hard row to hoe .

to [bite] off more than {sb} (can|could) chew [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Do n't bite off more than you can chew by promising to finish the task in one day .

(as|) red as a cherry [Zinsdeel]

turning really red in the face because of doing a lot of physical activities

Ex: My father was as red as a cherry by the time we reached the top of the hill .

like herding cats [Zinsdeel]

used to describe a job or task that is too difficult or challenging

Ex: Organizing a family gathering with relatives who have different schedules and preferences can be like herding cats .

draft-mule work [zelfstandig naamwoord]

zwaar werk

Ex:

Een chef-kok zijn is niet alleen glamour; er komt veel zwaar werk achter de schermen bij kijken, zoals groenten snijden en afwassen.

the deep end [Zinsdeel]

a situation that is very difficult because one is not prepared to deal with it

Ex: John was pushed into the deep end of parenthood when his wife unexpectedly had to travel for work , leaving him to care for their three young children .

to [shoot] {one's} bolt [Zinsdeel]

to utilize one's final and decisive efforts, often in a critical moment

Ex: The politician had been saving his most powerful arguments for the end of the debate , and when his turn came , he shot his bolt , delivering a passionate speech that resonated with the audience .

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