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Difficult Challenges

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1
like pulling teeth
content.phrase

Convincing him to try a new hobby was like pulling teeth.He was resistant to change and reluctant to step out of his comfort zone.

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teething (problems|troubles)
content.phrase

There were the usual teething troubles at the beginning of the project, but that's to be expected.

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like Chinese arithmetic
content.phrase

Trying to decipher the professor's equations felt like Chinese arithmetic.The symbols and formulas were so intricate and confusing.

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[be] murder
content.phrase

Trying to assemble the complicated furniture without the instructions was murder.It took hours of trial and error to put it together correctly.

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uphill battle
名词

艰苦的战斗, 艰难的斗争

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

用五种实用策略武装自己,帮助你赢得艰难的战斗,并将你的项目职业生涯推向新的高度。

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herculean task
名词

艰巨的任务, 浩大的工程

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

在紧迫的期限内组织活动是一项艰巨的任务,需要全天候的工作和协调。

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heavy going
content.phrase

The dense academic textbook was heavy going, requiring multiple readings and extensive note-taking to fully understand the complex concepts.

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a (tough|hard) row to hoe
content.phrase

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.

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[bite] off more than {sb} (can|could) chew
content.phrase

They bit off more than they could chew trying to organize the event without enough resources.

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(as|) red as a cherry
content.phrase

Every time he sees his crush, his face turns red as a cherry.

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like herding cats
content.phrase

Getting a group of young children to sit still and listen can be like herding cats.They are full of energy and easily distracted.

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draft-mule work
名词

苦力活, 枯燥的工作

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

建筑工人从事着苦力活,整天搬运沉重的砖块和水泥。

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13
the deep end
content.phrase

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.

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