like pulling teeth
US /laɪk ˈpʊlɪŋ tiːθ/
UK /laɪk ˈpʊlɪŋ tiːθ/
成语
难如登天, 非常困难
extremely difficult to get information or help from someone
示例:
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Getting him to do his homework is like pulling teeth.
让他做作业简直是难如登天。
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Getting information from the new manager was like pulling teeth.
从新经理那里获取信息简直是难如登天。