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It's hard work

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6 December 2025

It's hard work

We use this expression to say that something is difficult to do.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

You look exhausted. What have you been doing? Teaching?

Yes. It's hard work teaching the beginners.

Example 2

It's hard work doing the shopping when you've got three kids to control!

Yes, I know.

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