Hard going
adjective
Something that is difficult to do or understand.
The mathematics homework was hard going for the new student.
Often appears as...
- it's hard going
- hard going for
adjective
A journey that is physically difficult.
It was hard going on foot through the dense forest.
Often appears as...
- hard going through
- hard going across
adjective
Something that is difficult to do or understand.
The mathematics homework was hard going for the new student.
Often appears as...
- it's hard going
- hard going for
adjective
A journey that is physically difficult.
It was hard going on foot through the dense forest.
Often appears as...
- hard going through
- hard going across
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Experience
Use 'hard going' when something feels hard for you, even if it's easy for others.
Understanding her accent is hard going for me.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Hard going' often implies emotional or mental exhaustion, not just difficulty.
After the breakup, every day was hard going.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally Hard
Doesn't necessarily mean something is hard to the touch; it's about the effort involved.
Writing her novel was hard going.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Experience
Use 'hard going' when something feels hard for you, even if it's easy for others.
Understanding her accent is hard going for me.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Hard going' often implies emotional or mental exhaustion, not just difficulty.
After the breakup, every day was hard going.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally Hard
Doesn't necessarily mean something is hard to the touch; it's about the effort involved.
Writing her novel was hard going.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Experience
Use 'hard going' when something feels hard for you, even if it's easy for others.
Understanding her accent is hard going for me.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Hard going' often implies emotional or mental exhaustion, not just difficulty.
After the breakup, every day was hard going.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally Hard
Doesn't necessarily mean something is hard to the touch; it's about the effort involved.
Writing her novel was hard going.
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