Hard Tasks

I can finish the project by tomorrow, but it will be at a push, and I'll need to work late into the night.

I know she's disappointed to have not gotten her dream job, but the sooner she bites the bullet and accepts it, the sooner she can move on.

Having to seek his foe's aid was a bitter pill to take.

Why don't you just ask your boss for a raise?

We were hoping for a smooth family gathering, but with all the arguments and tensions, it turned out to be a fine kettle of fish.

The negotiator encountered a hard nut during the business deal, as the opposing party refused to compromise on any terms.

The team has their work cut out for them as they prepare for the championship match against the strongest opponents in the league.

Before stepping onto the stage for her first solo performance, the nervous singer took a deep breath and muttered, "Here goes nothing.

The goods have to be returned to their rightful owner and getting money back from the seller is like getting blood out of a stone.

His performance in the championship game was exceptional and will take some beating by any future players in the same sport.

艰巨的任务, 苛刻的要求

Completing the entire project by tomorrow is a tall order considering the amount of work involved and the tight deadline.

考虑到涉及的工作量和紧迫的截止日期，明天之前完成整个项目是一个艰巨的任务。

Taking care of a newborn baby is no picnic.It requires constant attention, sleepless nights, and a lot of patience.