Tag: like pulling teeth
-
Like pulling teeth
English Expression: Like pulling teeth If something is described as like pulling teeth, then it is tough to do. Not only tough as in physically demanding but also tough as in mentally challenging or makes you feel squeamish. How do you like the picture today? Did it give you the heebie-jeebies? If the idea of…
-
Like taking candy from a baby
English Cliché: Like taking candy from a baby If the Canadian national ice hockey team played the Japanese national ice hockey team, of course, the Canadian team would win. It would be like taking candy from a baby. It would be incredibly easy for Canada to beat Japan on the ice, which is what the…