"It's difficult"
There are many situations when we want to say we find an activity difficult.
It may be a subject we are studying or a skill that is part of a physical activity we are learning.
Ten ways to say "It's difficult"
casual · neutral · formal
- It's not so easy...neutralLearning to drive in Colombo? It's not so easy.
- It's a bit tricky...casualThis maths problem is a bit tricky.
- It's not the easiest ___ in the world...neutralTeaching is not the easiest job in the world.
- It's quite tough at times...neutralWorking and studying is quite tough at times.
- It's (quite / a bit) hard going...casualThe new course is a bit hard going.
- It's nigh on impossible...casualstrongFinding a taxi at midnight is nigh on impossible.
- The course is quite demanding.formalThe medical course is quite demanding.
- The course can be gruelling at timesformalstrongThe training can be gruelling at times.
- It isn't a walk in the parkcasualClimbing Adam's Peak isn't a walk in the park.
- It's not a course for the faint-hearted.casualMedicine is not a course for the faint-hearted.
How to use them
- are saying that it is a little difficult for some people.
- says that some parts of the course are difficult.
- says that the course is difficult and that many people will not keep going and give up before they finish.
- is saying that the course is nearly impossible.
- are saying that you will need a lot of effort and determination to complete the course.
- is saying that the course is not easy.
- says that people who give up easily should not start the course as they will probably not finish.
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"Nigh on impossible" means:
Which word means very tiring and difficult?
"Not for the faint-hearted" means:
See also: "It's easy"
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