difficult task
noun phraseUK /ˈdɪfɪkəlt tɑːsk/
US /ˈdɪfɪkəlt tæsk/
A difficult task is a job that is hard to do.
Cleaning the whole house in one hour was a difficult task.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A piece of work that needs a lot of skill or time.
Learning to play the violin is a difficult task.
3. Something that tests your patience or strength.
Waiting quietly in line was a difficult task for the puppy.
4. A job that many people find hard to finish.
Building the treehouse was a difficult task, but they did it together.