uphill climb

Frequency: 4.53.0 per million words

Often used figuratively to mean a difficult task or struggle.

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Examples (20)

  • The airline faces an uphill climb to compete with top air carriers.
  • The hikers faced a grueling uphill climb to reach the summit before sunset.
  • After the surgery, learning to walk again was an uphill climb.
  • The cycling race ends with a challenging two-mile uphill climb that tests endurance.
  • For the small party, winning the election is a constant uphill climb.
  • Recovering from the major surgery has been a steady uphill climb for her.
  • Achieving true gender equality remains an uphill climb in many societies.
  • Launching the startup in a saturated market was a steep uphill climb for the young team.
  • For the startup, gaining market share against established giants is an uphill climb.
  • We stopped to rest halfway through the exhausting uphill climb in the mountains.
  • Overcoming a lifelong phobia is a significant uphill climb.
  • For many students, the first year of medical school is a massive uphill climb.
  • Down by three goals, the team faced an uphill climb in the second half.
  • The narrow path turned into a sharp uphill climb through the dense forest.
  • Without proper funding, launching the research project will be an uphill climb.
  • The candidate faces a significant uphill climb to win the upcoming election.
  • Convincing the board to approve the risky venture was an uphill climb.
  • I prefer an uphill climb for my morning run to build better leg strength.
  • Rebuilding trust after a betrayal is always an uphill climb.
  • Reforming the ancient bureaucracy proved to be an arduous uphill climb.