Example
“Convincing enterprises to switch infrastructure is an uphill battle.”
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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
body blow
CEFR B2a major setback that seriously weakens a person, organization, or effort
break the back of
CEFR B2to get past the main obstacle so that the remaining work becomes easier
dig deep
CEFR B2draw on all one's effort or inner resources to overcome a challenge
make a meal of
CEFR B2to devote far too much effort to a task and make it seem needlessly complicated
run the gauntlet
CEFR C1to endure a succession of ordeals, attacks, or severe criticism
square the circle
CEFR C1to try to resolve a problem widely regarded as extremely difficult or impossible
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