Uphill battle 힘든[고통스러운] 싸움. (=uphill fight.)

#. Uphill battle  힘든[고통스러운] 싸움. (=uphill fight.)

 

Hey guys! Today's English expression is an "uphill battle."

If something is an "uphill battle" it means that it is very difficult to achieve because of some obstacles and challenges.

It's used when you want to achieve something, but you know it's going to be very difficult.

Now listen to dialogue between two friends talking about running a marathon.

Listen closely for the expression "an uphill battle."

 

I heard that you're going to run a marathon next month.

> Yeah, that was the plan, but I twisted my ankle a few days ago.

I'm not sure if I can anymore.

> That's sucks!

Yeah, it's going to be an uphill battle to recover in time for it.

> What did your doctor say?

She said that it's possible but unlikely. I'm doing my best to get ready though.

> Good luck, man!

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unlikely  ʌnˈlaɪkli  1.…할 것 같지 않은, 있음직하지 않은   2.(일반적인) 예상 밖의   3.믿기 힘든

She said that it's possible but unlikely.

The project seemed unlikely to succeed.

It’s most unlikely that she’ll arrive before seven

In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager.