tricky business

Frequency: 6.55.1 per million words

Refers to a matter or affair that is complex and difficult to handle.

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Examples (10)

  • Dealing with international politics can be a tricky business.
  • Negotiating contracts is always a tricky business.
  • For a beginner, baking soufflé is quite a tricky business.
  • Starting a new company in a volatile market is a tricky business.
  • It's a tricky business to balance work and personal life effectively.
  • Customer service, when handled poorly, can become a very tricky business.
  • She realized that raising teenagers was a surprisingly tricky business.
  • Getting the perfect lighting for a photoshoot is often a tricky business.
  • He admitted that predicting market trends was a tricky business.
  • Building a strong brand reputation is a slow and tricky business.