Example
“Convincing enterprises to switch infrastructure is an uphill battle.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
body blow
Neutral · CEFR B2
a major setback that seriously weakens a person, organization, or effort
break the back of
Neutral · CEFR B2
to get past the main obstacle so that the remaining work becomes easier
dig deep
Neutral · CEFR B2
draw on all one's effort or inner resources to overcome a challenge
make a meal of
Neutral · CEFR B2
to devote far too much effort to a task and make it seem needlessly complicated
run the gauntlet
Neutral · CEFR C1
to endure a succession of ordeals, attacks, or severe criticism
square the circle
Neutral · CEFR C1
to try to resolve a problem widely regarded as extremely difficult or impossible
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.