Meaning of the word "a tough row to hoe" in English

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a tough row to hoe

US /ə tʌf roʊ tə hoʊ/
UK /ə tʌf roʊ tə hoʊ/
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Idiom

1.

a difficult task or situation to deal with

Example:
Starting a new business is a tough row to hoe, but it can be very rewarding.
Dealing with all the bureaucracy was a tough row to hoe.
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