Difficulty - Means & Solutions

Discover how English idioms like "weather the storm" and "silver bullet" relate to means and solutions in English.

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silver bullet [noun]

a simple and effective solution to a difficult problem

Ex: The CEO believed that the new marketing strategy would be the silver bullet to boost the company 's sales .

fast track [noun]

the quick and direct path to achieving a goal or completing a project

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to [throw] money at {sth} [phrase]

to try to solve one's problem by spending money on it

Ex: Some individuals believe that throwing money at a complex relationship issue can solve everything , but communication and understanding are crucial .

to [grasp|clutch] at straws [phrase]

to be willing to do whatever necessary to improve one's current situation, regardless of one's chance of success

Ex: When faced with a failing business , he began to clutch at straws , exploring unconventional strategies in the hope of saving it .

to [come] out in the wash [phrase]

to eventually resolve without intervention, typically after a period of time

Ex: Despite initial worries about the team 's dynamics , it was believed that most issues would come out in the wash as they continued working together .

to [weather] the storm [phrase]

to manage to go through a difficulty without many consequences

Ex: The company implemented cost-cutting measures to weather the storm of financial instability .

to [do] the job [phrase]

to succeed in achieving the required result or solving the encountered problem

Ex: After several revisions , the presentation is finally ready to do the job and impress the clients .

every trick in the book [phrase]

referring to every possible method or strategy to achieve a goal, even if they are deceitful or unethical

Ex: The con artist used every trick in the book to deceive his victims and swindle them out of their money .

quick fix [noun]

an immediate solution that offers temporary relief or improvement to a problem without addressing the root cause

Ex: In a relationship , communication is essential ; a quick fix like a gift might temporarily improve the situation , but deeper issues should be addressed .

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