Meaning of the word "life is hard by the yard but a cinch by the inch" in English
What does "life is hard by the yard but a cinch by the inch" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
life is hard by the yard but a cinch by the inch
US /laɪf ɪz hɑːrd baɪ ðə jɑːrd bʌt ə sɪntʃ baɪ ðə ɪntʃ/
UK /laɪf ɪz hɑːd baɪ ðə jɑːd bʌt ə sɪntʃ baɪ ðə ɪntʃ/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that life's challenges are overwhelming when viewed as a whole, but manageable when taken one small step at a time
Example:
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Don't worry about the whole project; remember, life is hard by the yard but a cinch by the inch.
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I tackle my goals daily because life is hard by the yard but a cinch by the inch.