difficult proposition

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Used to describe a task or situation that is hard to deal with.

propositionADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

difficult

Examples (10)

  • Starting a new business in this economy is a difficult proposition.
  • Finding a consensus among the board members proved to be a difficult proposition.
  • Winning the championship away from home is always a difficult proposition.
  • The team realized that repairing the ancient bridge would be a difficult proposition.
  • Balancing a full-time job with intensive study is a difficult proposition for anyone.
  • Convincing the public to accept higher taxes is a difficult proposition for any politician.
  • Expanding into the international market is a difficult proposition for a small company.
  • It was a difficult proposition to organize the event on such short notice.
  • Reducing carbon emissions while maintaining economic growth is a difficult proposition.
  • Navigating the legal complexities of the case was a difficult proposition for the young lawyer.