Trudności - Sprawianie trudności

Opanuj angielskie idiomy związane ze sprawianiem trudności, takie jak 'zimny wiatr' i 'ból w szyi'.

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a pain in the ass

[Fraza]

a person or thing that annoys one very much

Ex: Her constant nagging and criticism make living with her a real pain in the ass.

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a victim of one's own success

[Fraza]

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

Ex: The author's bestselling novel brought her fame and fortune, but it also meant living under constant scrutiny and struggling with writer's block—a classic case of being a victim of one's own success.

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a pain in the neck

[Fraza]

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

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.

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to be beyond a joke

[Fraza]

to start becoming a source of trouble or worry

Ex: The recurring technical issues with the software are beyond a joke.It's causing significant disruptions to our business operations.

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to get in the way of somebody or something

[Fraza]

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

Ex: Jack's lack of focus often gets in the way of him completing his assignments on time.

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long haul

[Rzeczownik]

a task that needs a great amount of time and effort to finish

długi okres, długotrwałe zadanie

Ex: Saving money for retirement is a long haul; it 's important to start early and consistently contribute over the years .Oszczędzanie na emeryturę to **długa droga**; ważne jest, aby zacząć wcześnie i regularnie dokładać się przez lata.

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stumbling block

[Rzeczownik]

something that prevents the progress or occurrence of something

przeszkoda, kamień obrazy

Ex: Inadequate preparation proved to be a stumbling block for the candidate during the job interview .Niedostateczne przygotowanie okazało się **przeszkodą** dla kandydata podczas rozmowy kwalifikacyjnej.

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to take a lot out of somebody

[Fraza]

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

Ex: Running a marathon takes a lot out of a person, both physically and mentally.

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the last straw

[Fraza]

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

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her, and when she was passed over for a promotion, it was the final straw that prompted her to quit her job.

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a monkey on one's back

[Fraza]

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

Ex: The team's lack of communication and coordination were like monkeys on their backs, hindering their progress in the project.

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like kicking (dead) whales down the beach

[Fraza]

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

Ex: Writing an essay without doing any research is like kicking dead whales down the beach - it won't lead to a well-informed or compelling piece of writing.

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to get one's hands dirty

[Fraza]

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

Ex: The detective had to get his hands dirty to solve the complex case, going undercover and infiltrating the criminal organization.

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thorn in one's side

[Fraza]

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

Ex: Dealing with a difficult client who constantly changes their demands can be a thorn in the side of even the most patient professionals.

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the chill wind of something

[Fraza]

a collection of problems that are caused by something

Ex: As the economic crisis deepened, many families began to feel the chill wind of financial hardship.

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milestone around one's neck

[Fraza]

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

Ex: The financial burden of buying a house became a milestone around their necks, as they found themselves struggling to meet mortgage payments and other expenses.

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tar baby

[Rzeczownik]

a problem that becomes more difficult to deal with the more one tries to solve it

nierozwiązywalny problem, lepka pułapka

Ex: The legal dispute turned into a tar baby for both parties involved , dragging on for years and draining their resources .Spór prawny stał się **dzieckiem z smoły** dla obu zaangażowanych stron, ciągnąc się latami i wyczerpując ich zasoby.

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the straw that break the camel's back

[Fraza]

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

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.When their computer crashed and they lost all their work, it was the straw that broke the camel's back, and they had an emotional breakdown.

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to be drown in something

[Fraza]

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

Ex: it seems every country is drown in debt, and facing serious financial problems.

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