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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: Persuading him to lift the charges was a challenge, like pulling teeth.I don't want to ever go through that again.
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teething problems
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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.
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said of something that is very complex or difficult for one understands or work with

Ex: Navigating through the city's intricate subway system felt like Chinese arithmetic to the tourist.The numerous lines, interchanges, and maps were overwhelming.
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to be murder
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(of a task) to be very difficult or almost impossible to do or complete

Ex: Learning a new language from scratch can be murder.The grammar rules, vocabulary, and pronunciation can be overwhelming for beginners.
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uphill battle
[іменник]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

важка битва, нелегка боротьба

важка битва, нелегка боротьба

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors . It requires perseverance , talent , and luck .Прорив у індустрії розваг може бути **важкою боротьбою** для акторів-початківців. Це вимагає наполегливості, таланту та удачі.
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herculean task
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a task or challenge that requires an immense amount of effort, strength, or endurance to accomplish

геркулесова задача, титанічна праця

геркулесова задача, титанічна праця

Ex: Convincing the board of directors to approve the ambitious project was a Herculean task. It required extensive research , preparation , and persuasive arguments to gain their support .Переконати раду директорів схвалити амбітний проект було **геркулесовим завданням**. Для отримання їхньої підтримки знадобилися ґрунтовні дослідження, підготовка та переконливі аргументи.
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heavy going
[фраза]

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.
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a tough row to hoe
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a situation that causes difficulties for one

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder in a competitive industry can be a hard row to hoe.It demands consistent hard work, networking, and proving oneself in a challenging environment.
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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.
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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.I was afraid he might have a heart attack or something!
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like herding cats
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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.It necessitates finding a balance between allowing autonomy and fostering collaboration.
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draft-mule work
[іменник]

the hardest or most boring part of a task or job

каторжна робота, важка робота

каторжна робота, важка робота

Ex: The team worked tirelessly, doing the draft mule work necessary to set up the event venue, arranging chairs, tables, and decorations.Команда працювала безвпинно, виконуючи **чорнову роботу**, необхідну для підготовки місця проведення заходу, розставляючи стільці, столи та прикраси.
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the deep end
[фраза]

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.
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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.
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