English Expression · Intermediate
make hard work of
To struggle to accomplish something
Pronunciation: say make hard work of
Meaning
To struggle to accomplish something.
Example
The motion is from the shoulder rather than from the elbow, moving the whole arm, and there is no need to make hard work of it.
The motion is from the shoulder rather than from the elbow, moving the whole arm, and there is no need to make hard work of it.
Practice tips
- Practice make hard work of out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.