a tough row to hoe
US /ə tʌf roʊ tə hoʊ/
UK /ə tʌf roʊ tə hoʊ/

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一項艱鉅的任務, 一個棘手的局面
a difficult task or situation to deal with
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Starting a new business is a tough row to hoe, but it can be very rewarding.
開創一項新事業是一項艱鉅的任務,但它可能非常有益。
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Dealing with all the bureaucracy was a tough row to hoe.
處理所有官僚主義是一項艱鉅的任務。