Hard going

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adjective

Something that is difficult to do or understand.

The mathematics homework was hard going for the new student.
Visual representation of "hard going" - Something that is difficult to do or understand.

Often appears as...

  • it's hard going
  • hard going for
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Visual representation of "hard going"
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Subjective Experience

Use 'hard going' when something feels hard for you, even if it's easy for others.

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Understanding her accent is hard going for me.
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Emotional Weight

'Hard going' often implies emotional or mental exhaustion, not just difficulty.

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After the breakup, every day was hard going.
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Not Literally Hard

Doesn't necessarily mean something is hard to the touch; it's about the effort involved.

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Writing her novel was hard going.
Visual representation of the word "Hard going"

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