a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step »
even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point
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be there for »
To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
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beat around the bush »
To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
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big deal »
Something very important, difficult, or of concern.
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bitter end »
The end of a long and difficult process.
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bogged down »
Stuck; mired, as in detail, difficulty; delayed or made slower.
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bring off »
To succeed in doing something considered to be very difficult.
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can of worms »
A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious, but not necessarily complex.
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come out in the wash »
Of problems or difficulties, to work out, resolve, or become understood eventually and naturally.
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daily grind »
The difficult, routine, or monotonous tasks of daily work.
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deep water »
A difficult or embarrassing situation.
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do the hard yards »
To perform a difficult task or tasks.
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drag »
To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.
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elephant in the room »
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
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fight a losing battle »
To try to do something so difficult that it will probably end in failure.
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