Dificuldades - Desafios difíceis

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês sobre desafios difíceis com exemplos como "tarefa hercúlea" e "como pastorear gatos".

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like pulling teeth [frase]

used to refer to something that is inexplicably difficult

Ex: Persuading him to lift the charges was a challenge , like pulling teeth .

teething (problems|troubles) [frase]

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

Ex: We had some teething problems when we first opened the bookshop , but now everything is okay .

like Chinese arithmetic [frase]

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

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to [be] murder [frase]

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

Ex: Learning a new language from scratch can be murder .

uphill battle [substantivo]

batalha difícil

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors .

Entrar na indústria do entretenimento pode ser uma batalha difícil para aspirantes a atores. Requer perseverança, talento e sorte.

herculean task [substantivo]

tarefa hercúlea

Ex: Convincing the board of directors to approve the ambitious project was a Herculean task .

Convencer o conselho de administração a aprovar o projeto ambicioso foi uma tarefa hercúlea. Exigiu pesquisas extensas, preparação e argumentos persuasivos para ganhar seu apoio.

heavy going [frase]

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

Ex: The intricate puzzle proved to be heavy going , with its intricate design and numerous pieces requiring intense concentration and problem-solving skills .

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

a situation that causes difficulties for one

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder in a competitive industry can be a hard row to hoe .

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

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

Ex: By taking on the job and planning a wedding simultaneously , she clearly bit off more than she could chew .

(as|) red as a cherry [frase]

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 [frase]

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 feel like herding cats .

draft-mule work [substantivo]

trabalho pesado

Ex:

A equipe trabalhou incansavelmente, fazendo o trabalho pesado necessário para montar o local do evento, organizando cadeiras, mesas e decorações.

the deep end [frase]

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 .

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

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

Ex: After months of preparation , the athlete shot her bolt in the Olympic finals , giving her best performance but narrowly missing the gold medal .

Dificuldades
Tarefas difíceis	Desafios difíceis	Causando dificuldade	Causar problemas
Adicionando complexidade	Experimentando dificuldades	Enfrentando o Desagradável	Tarefas fáceis
Sem esforço	Aceitação & Alívio	Meios e Soluções