Too much like hard work

phrase

Something that requires a lot of effort and thus is not appealing or desirable to engage in.

I thought about joining the gym but decided it sounded too much like hard work.
Visual representation of "too much like hard work" - Something that requires a lot of effort and thus is not appealing or desirable to engage in.

Often appears as...

  • sounds like too much hard work
  • feels like too much hard work

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Something that requires a lot of effort and thus is not appealing or desirable to engage in.

I thought about joining the gym but decided it sounded too much like hard work.
Visual representation of "too much like hard work" - Something that requires a lot of effort and thus is not appealing or desirable to engage in.

Often appears as...

  • sounds like too much hard work
  • feels like too much hard work

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "too much like hard work"
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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Colleges require essays? That's too much like hard work!
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Negative Connotation

Expresses a lack of desire to exert effort; negative attitude towards the task.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Helping him move this weekend would be too much like hard work.
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Sarcasm Potential

Can be used sarcastically to imply that something should not be hard work.

Illustration for Sarcasm Potential
Making a cup of tea? Sounds too much like hard work!
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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Colleges require essays? That's too much like hard work!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Expresses a lack of desire to exert effort; negative attitude towards the task.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Helping him move this weekend would be too much like hard work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sarcasm Potential

Can be used sarcastically to imply that something should not be hard work.

Illustration for Sarcasm Potential
Making a cup of tea? Sounds too much like hard work!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Colleges require essays? That's too much like hard work!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Expresses a lack of desire to exert effort; negative attitude towards the task.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Helping him move this weekend would be too much like hard work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sarcasm Potential

Can be used sarcastically to imply that something should not be hard work.

Illustration for Sarcasm Potential
Making a cup of tea? Sounds too much like hard work!
Visual representation of the word "Too much like hard work"

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