Difficulty - Hard Tasks

Discover how English idioms like "easier said than done" and "bite the bullet" relate to hard tasks in English.

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at a push [phrase]

with difficulty or extra effort

Ex: The suitcase is a bit small for all my clothes , but at a push , I can make it work for the weekend trip .

to [bite] the bullet [phrase]

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: She knew she had to confront her fears and bite the bullet to speak in front of a large audience .

a bitter pill to (swallow|take) [phrase]

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

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easier said than done [phrase]

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

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(fine|pretty) kettle of fish [phrase]

a situation that is complicated, awkward, or annoying

Ex: The party was organized to celebrate her promotion , but with the sudden power outage and food shortage , it turned into a fine kettle of fish .

(hard|tough) nut (to crack|) [phrase]

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

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be a tough nut for the participants of the competition , as it required intricate problem-solving skills .

to [have] {one's} work cut out for {sb} [phrase]

used to say that something is very difficult and one will need to put a lot of effort into doing it

Ex: The newly appointed manager has her work cut out for her in turning around the struggling company and improving its financial performance .

here goes nothing [sentence]

used to express a sense of uncertainty or nervousness before attempting something

Ex: After weeks of preparation , the entrepreneur clicked the " Launch " button on their new business website , saying , " Here goes nothing .

[get] blood (from|out of) a (stone|turnip) [phrase]

to try to do something that is very unlikely to accomplish

Ex: I 've been trying to get my money back from that dishonest vendor , but it feels like trying to get blood out of a turnip .

to [take] some beating [phrase]

to be very successful that demands a lot of hard work in order to be outdone or surpassed

Ex: The team 's unbeaten winning streak in the tournament will take some beating for other teams aiming to claim the title .

tall order [noun]

a very difficult or unreasonable request

Ex: The coach expects the team to win every game this season , which is a tall order considering the tough competition they will face .

to [be] no picnic [phrase]

used to emphasize that doing something is not easy at all

Ex: Going through a divorce is no picnic .

Difficulty
Hard Tasks	Difficult Challenges	Causing Difficulty	Troublemaking
Adding Complexity	Experiencing Difficulties	Facing Unpleasantness	Easy Tasks
Without Effort	Acceptance & Relief	Means & Solutions