
Take some/a lot of doing
Effort and Time
Indicates tasks that are especially challenging or lengthy.

Learning the violin can take a lot of doing.
Resource Intensive
Used when something needs a great deal of materials or money.

Funding a new library will take a lot of doing.
Persistence Required
Suggests ongoing commitment and determination are necessary.

Becoming a chess master takes some doing.
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