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It'll take some doing

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17 July 2026

It'll take some doing

We use this expression to say that something will be difficult to achieve, although not impossible.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Do you reckon they’ll manage to get the stadium finished in time for next year’s Olympics?

After all the delays, it will take some doing.

Example 2

Do you reckon you’ll be able to get to the meeting for nine in the morning.

Well, to be honest, I’m coming from another city and the traffic will be very heavy at that time of day. So it’ll take some doing. But if it’s really important, I’ll be there by nine.

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