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Moeilijkheden - Moeilijke uitdagingen

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

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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.
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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 .
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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.
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to be murder
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Learning a new language from scratch be murder.
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uphill battle
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

moeilijk gevecht, zware strijd

moeilijk gevecht, zware strijd

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors .Toetreden tot de entertainmentindustrie kan een **zware strijd** zijn voor aspirant-acteurs. Het vereist doorzettingsvermogen, talent en geluk.
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herculean task
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

herculische taak, gigantische uitdaging

herculische taak, gigantische uitdaging

Ex: Convincing the board of directors to approve the ambitious project was a Herculean task.De raad van bestuur overtuigen om het ambitieuze project goed te keuren was een **herculische taak**. Er was uitgebreid onderzoek, voorbereiding en overtuigende argumenten nodig om hun steun te krijgen.
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heavy going
[Zinsdeel]

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 .
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a situation that causes difficulties for one

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder in a competitive industry can a hard row to hoe.
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to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

Ex: By taking on the job and planning a wedding simultaneously , she bit off more than she could chew.
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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 .
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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.
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draft-mule work
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the hardest or most boring part of a task or job

zwaar werk, vervelend werk

zwaar werk, vervelend werk

Ex: The team worked tirelessly, doing the draft mule work necessary to set up the event venue, arranging chairs, tables, and decorations.Het team werkte onvermoeibaar, deed het **werkpaardwerk** dat nodig was om de evenementlocatie op te zetten, regelde stoelen, tafels en decoraties.
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the deep end
[Zinsdeel]

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.
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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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