a tough row to hoe

US /ə tʌf roʊ tə hoʊ/
UK /ə tʌf roʊ tə hoʊ/
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一项艰巨的任务, 一个棘手的局面

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.
开创一项新事业是一项艰巨的任务,但它可能非常有益。
Dealing with all the bureaucracy was a tough row to hoe.
处理所有官僚主义是一项艰巨的任务