hard going
The phrase "hard going" is often used to describe tasks, situations, or materials that are challenging and require significant effort to deal with.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Demanding a lot of effort and perseverance to complete or understand.
Example
- The book was hard going, but I finally finished it.
- The project was hard going, but we managed to get it done on time.
B2Reading and Study
(informal)Difficult to comprehend and not enjoyable.
Example
- The textbook was hard going and took me hours to get through.
- Shakespeare's works can be hard going for modern readers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hard going":
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