too much like hard work
US /tuː mʌtʃ laɪk hɑːrd wɜːrk/
UK /tuː mʌtʃ laɪk hɑːrd wɜːrk/

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trop de travail, trop difficile
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.
Il n'aide jamais aux tâches ménagères ; il dit que c'est trop de travail.
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Learning a new language can seem too much like hard work at first, but it's rewarding.
Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut sembler trop de travail au début, mais c'est gratifiant.