too much like hard work

US /tuː mʌtʃ laɪk hɑːrd wɜːrk/
UK /tuː mʌtʃ laɪk hɑːrd wɜːrk/
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troppo faticoso, troppo 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.
Non aiuta mai con le faccende; dice che è troppo faticoso.
Learning a new language can seem too much like hard work at first, but it's rewarding.
Imparare una nuova lingua può sembrare troppo faticoso all'inizio, ma è gratificante.