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

1.
muito trabalhoso, muito difícil
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.
Ele nunca ajuda nas tarefas; ele diz que é muito trabalhoso.
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Learning a new language can seem too much like hard work at first, but it's rewarding.
Aprender um novo idioma pode parecer muito trabalhoso no início, mas é recompensador.