tough proposition

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

Refers to a challenging task or problem.

propositionADJECTIVE + NOUN

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tough

Examples (10)

  • Winning the championship will be a tough proposition this year.
  • Negotiating the new contract proved to be a tough proposition for the team.
  • For a small startup, entering such a competitive market is a tough proposition.
  • He admitted that overcoming the financial crisis was a tough proposition.
  • Getting unanimous agreement on this issue is always a tough proposition.
  • The project seemed simple at first, but it quickly turned into a tough proposition.
  • Without proper funding, completing the research became a truly tough proposition.
  • They knew that convincing the skeptical audience would be a tough proposition.
  • It's a tough proposition to balance work and family life effectively.
  • If you're not prepared, climbing that mountain can be a very tough proposition.