Making our money last until we next get paid is always an uphillstruggle.
The Sun (2013)
The company has been facing an uphillstruggle to boost profits.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We did get one goal back, but it was always an uphillstruggle.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Definition of 'struggle'
struggle
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variable noun [NOUN to-infinitive]
A struggle is a long and difficult attempt to achieve something such as freedom or political rights.
Definition of 'uphill'
uphill
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adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If you refer to something as an uphill struggle or an uphill battle, you mean that it requires a great deal of effort and determination, but it should be possible to achieve it.