Svårigheter - Svåra utmaningar

Utforska engelska idiomer om svåra utmaningar med exempel som "herkulisk uppgift" och "som att valla katter".

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like pulling teeth [Fras]

used to refer to something that is inexplicably difficult

Ex: Convincing him to try a new hobby was like pulling teeth .

teething (problems|troubles) [Fras]

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

Ex: There were the usual teething troubles at the beginning of the project , but that 's to be expected .

like Chinese arithmetic [Fras]

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

Ex: Trying to decipher the professor's equations felt like Chinese arithmetic. The symbols and formulas were so intricate and confusing.

to [be] murder [Fras]

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

Ex: Trying to assemble the complicated furniture without the instructions was murder .

uphill battle [Substantiv]

svår strid

Ex: Equip yourself with five practical strategies that help you win the uphill battle and take your project professional career to new heights .

Utrusta dig med fem praktiska strategier som hjälper dig att vinna den svåra striden och ta din projektkarriär till nya höjder.

herculean task [Substantiv]

herkulisk uppgift

Ex: Organizing the event within a tight deadline was a Herculean task , requiring round-the-clock work and coordination .

Att organisera evenemanget inom en snäv deadline var en herkulisk uppgift, som krävde arbete och samordning dygnet runt.

heavy going [Fras]

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

Ex: The dense academic textbook was heavy going , requiring multiple readings and extensive note-taking to fully understand the complex concepts .

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

a situation that causes difficulties for one

Ex: Tax reform was one of the new president 's primary campaign promises , but it will likely prove a hard row to hoe , given the deep divisions in congress .

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

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

Ex: They bit off more than they could chew trying to organize the event without enough resources .

(as|) red as a cherry [Fras]

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 [Fras]

used to describe a job or task that is too difficult or challenging

Ex: Getting a group of young children to sit still and listen can be like herding cats .

draft-mule work [Substantiv]

hårt arbete

Ex: The construction workers were engaged in draft mule work, hauling heavy bricks and cement all day long.

Byggarbetarna var engagerade i slitarbete, släpade tunga tegelstenar och cement hela dagen.

the deep end [Fras]

a situation that is very difficult because one is not prepared to deal with it

Ex: I 'm a little nervous about starting my graduate degree program , but I 'm determined to jump in at the deep end and give it a go .

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

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

Ex: He started off the game well but seemed to have shot his bolt by half-time .

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