go to great pains
US /ɡoʊ tə ɡreɪt peɪnz/
UK /ɡoʊ tə ɡreɪt peɪnz/
1.
bersusah payah, berusaha keras
to make a great effort to do something, especially to ensure that it is done well or correctly
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She went to great pains to make sure all the guests were comfortable.
Dia bersusah payah memastikan semua tetamu selesa.
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The author goes to great pains to explain complex scientific concepts in simple terms.
Penulis bersusah payah menjelaskan konsep saintifik yang kompleks dalam istilah yang mudah.