Svårigheter - Orsaka svårighet

Behärska engelska idiomen som relaterar till att orsaka svårigheter, som 'den kalla vinden av' och 'en smärta i nacken'.

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a pain in the (ass|butt) [Fras]

a person or thing that annoys one very much

Ex: The customers love it , but the employees think the new system is a pain in the butt .

a victim of {one's} own success [Fras]

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

Ex: After the release of their hit album , the band became a victim of their own success as they struggled to maintain their creative freedom and deal with the pressures of fame .

a pain in the neck [Fras]

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

Ex: My neighbor's loud parties every weekend are a real pain in the neck; I can never get a good night's sleep.

to [be|go|get] beyond a joke [Fras]

to start becoming a source of trouble or worry

Ex: The constant pranks from my coworkers were funny at first , but it has now gone beyond a joke .

to [get] in the way of {sb/sth} [Fras]

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 .

long haul [Substantiv]

lång sikt

Ex: Building a successful business is a long haul ; it requires years of hard work and dedication .

Att bygga ett framgångsrikt företag är en lång process; det kräver år av hårt arbete och hängivenhet.

stumbling block [Substantiv]

hinder

Ex: Lack of funding has been a stumbling block for many startups trying to get off the ground .

Brist på finansiering har varit ett hinder för många startups som försöker komma igång.

to [take] a lot out of {sb} [Fras]

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

Ex: Caring for a newborn baby can take it of new parents, with the constant sleep deprivation and demands.

the (last|final) straw [Fras]

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

Ex: After months of dealing with her roommate 's constant messiness , the dirty dishes left in the sink were the final straw , and she decided to move out .

a monkey on {one's} back [Fras]

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

Ex: The constant pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines has become a monkey on her back , leading to stress and burnout .

like kicking (dead|) whales down the beach [Fras]

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

Ex: Spending hours trying to convince him to change his opinion is like kicking dead whales down the beach .

to [get] {one's} hands dirty [Fras]

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

Ex: Unlike most chairmen , he gets his hands dirty working alongside the other managers .

thorn in {one's} (side|flesh) [Fras]

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

Ex: That noisy neighbor has been a thorn in my side for years , always playing loud music late at night .

the chill wind of {sth} [Fras]

a collection of problems that are caused by something

Ex: Many more businesses are feeling the chill wind of the recession .

milestone around {one's} neck [Fras]

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

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tar baby [Substantiv]

olösligt problem

Ex: The politician found himself entangled in a tar baby of scandals and controversies , making it challenging for him to restore his reputation .

Politikern befann sig invecklad i en tjärdocka av skandaler och kontroverser, vilket gjorde det utmanande för honom att återställa sitt rykte.

the straw that [break] the (camel's|donkey's) back [Fras]

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

Ex: I 'm already fed up with your lazy , selfish behavior , Jim , but if you ca n't be bothered to come with me to my own mother 's funeral , that will be the straw that breaks the donkey 's back !

to [be] drown (in|with) {sth} [Fras]

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 .

Svårigheter
Svåra uppgifter	Svåra utmaningar	Orsaka svårighet	Ställa till problem
Lägga till komplexitet	Uppleva svårigheter	Möta obehag	Enkla uppgifter
Utan ansträngning	Acceptans & Lättnad	Medel och Lösningar