Dificuldades - Tarefas difíceis

Descubra como os idiomas em inglês como "mais fácil dizer do que fazer" e "engolir sapo" se relacionam com tarefas difíceis em inglês.

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at a push [frase]

with difficulty or extra effort

Ex: The budget allows for four days of travel , but at a push , we could stretch it to five days if necessary .

to [bite] the bullet [frase]

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: I know she 's disappointed to have not gotten her dream job , but the sooner she bites the bullet and accepts it , the sooner she can move on .

a bitter pill to (swallow|take) [frase]

something so unpleasant that a person has to struggle to accept it

Ex: Having to seek his foe 's aid was a bitter pill to take .

easier said than done [frase]

not difficult in words compared to how difficult it can be in practice

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(fine|pretty) kettle of fish [frase]

a situation that is complicated, awkward, or annoying

Ex: The company 's financial mismanagement and the subsequent legal issues have created a fine kettle of fish , leaving the employees uncertain about their future .

(hard|tough) nut (to crack|) [frase]

someone or something that is difficult to understand, deal with, or overcome

Ex: The new math concept was a tough nut for the students to grasp , requiring them to put in extra effort and seek additional help from the teacher .

to [have] {one's} work cut out for {sb} [frase]

used to say that something is very difficult and one will need to put a lot of effort into doing it

Ex: The chef had his work cut out for him as he had to prepare a gourmet meal for a large wedding reception with specific dietary restrictions and preferences .

here goes nothing [Sentença]

used to express a sense of uncertainty or nervousness before attempting something

Ex: Holding his résumé , the job applicant entered the intimidating interview room and quietly said to himself , " Here goes nothing , " as he sat down to face the panel of interviewers .

[get] blood (from|out of) a (stone|turnip) [frase]

to try to do something that is very unlikely to accomplish

Ex: The company tried to collect outstanding payments from the delinquent client , but it was like trying to get blood out of a stone .

to [take] some beating [frase]

to be very successful that demands a lot of hard work in order to be outdone or surpassed

Ex: The breathtaking scenic beauty of that remote island takes some beating , making it an unforgettable destination for travelers seeking natural wonders .

tall order [substantivo]

um pedido difícil

Ex: The new employee was given a tall order on their first day , being asked to deliver a critical presentation to a room full of executives .

O novo funcionário recebeu uma tarefa difícil no primeiro dia, sendo solicitado a fazer uma apresentação crítica para uma sala cheia de executivos.

to [be] no picnic [frase]

used to emphasize that doing something is not easy at all

Ex: Convincing your dad to accept seeing Liza was no picnic I 'm telling you .

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Adicionando complexidade	Experimentando dificuldades	Enfrentando o Desagradável	Tarefas fáceis
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