Труднощі - Важкі завдання

Дізнайтеся, як англійські ідіоми, як-от «легше сказати, ніж зробити» та «кусати кулю», пов’язані зі складними завданнями англійською мовою.

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at a push

[фраза]

with difficulty or extra effort

Ex: I usually need an hour to prepare for presentations , at a push, I can do it in 45 minutes .

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to bite the bullet

[фраза]

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He bite the bullet and admit his mistake , even though it was embarrassing .

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a bitter pill to swallow

[фраза]

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

Ex: The truth about her family had been a bitter pill for Julie to swallow.

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easier said than done

[фраза]

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

Ex: Your overall perfromance must be better in this season you understand?

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fine kettle of fish

[фраза]

a situation that is complicated, awkward, or annoying

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

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hard nut (to crack)

[фраза]

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

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

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to have one's work cut out for somebody

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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.

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here goes nothing

[речення]

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.

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get blood from a stone

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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.

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to take some beating

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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.