Труднощі - Складні виклики

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми щодо складних викликів на прикладах, таких як "геркулесова задача" і "як пасти котів".

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like pulling teeth [фраза]

used to refer to something that is inexplicably difficult

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

teething (problems|troubles) [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

(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 [іменник]

важка битва

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

Озброїться п’ятьма практичними стратегіями, які допоможуть вам перемогти у важкій боротьбі та підняти вашу професійну кар’єру на нові висоти.

herculean task [іменник]

геркулесова задача

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

Організація заходу в стислі терміни була геркулесовим завданням, що вимагало цілодобової роботи та координації.

heavy going [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [іменник]

каторжна робота

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

Будівельники були зайняті чорновою роботою, цілий день перевозили важку цеглу та цемент.

the deep end [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 .

Труднощі
Важкі завдання	Складні виклики	Спричиняти труднощі	Створення проблем
Додавання складності	Відчуваючи труднощі	Зіткнутися з неприємним	Легкі завдання
Без зусиль	Прийняття & Полегшення	Засоби та Рішення