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A pig of a something

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Contextual Use

Use 'a pig of a something' to describe tasks or situations, not people or animals.

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Organizing the fundraiser turned out to be a pig of a project.
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Emotional Frustration

Express frustration or dismay with how difficult or unpleasant the task is.

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Getting a visa for my trip has been a pig of a process.
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Avoid With People

Do not use this phrase to describe people, as it may be considered rude and offensive.

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The paperwork itself was a pig of a task, not the clerk.
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