too much like hard work

US /tuː mʌtʃ laɪk hɑːrd wɜːrk/
UK /tuː mʌtʃ laɪk hɑːrd wɜːrk/
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requiring too much effort or being too difficult, often used as an excuse to avoid doing something

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He never helps with chores; he says it's too much like hard work.
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Learning a new language can seem too much like hard work at first, but it's rewarding.
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