to row against the (wind and) tide (also stream, flood,etc.): to row in the opposite direction to the elements; (frequently figurative) to undertake…
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| 单词 | θ87275 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > difficulty > present difficulties [verb (intransitive)] > have difficulty > have to contend with difficulties (4) to row against the (wind and) tide (also stream, flood, etc.)c1230 to row against the (wind and) tide (also stream, flood,etc.): to row in the opposite direction to the elements; (frequently figurative) to undertake… to have a tough (hard, long, etc.) row to hoe1810 Originally U.S. to have a tough (hard, long,etc.) row to hoe: to have a difficult or arduous task to perform. to spell baker1868 figurative. to spell baker, to have, or perform, a difficult task. U.S. colloquial. to bat (also play) on a sticky wicket1930 figurative. colloquial. sticky wicket: an awkward or difficult situation. Chiefly in on a sticky wicket: facing an awkward or difficult… |
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