hard as Chinese algebra

adjective

Very difficult.

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hard as Chinese arithmetic
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Meanings

adjectivehard as Chinese algebra (not comparable)
  1. humorousnot comparablesimileVery difficult.

    Synonyms: hard as Chinese arithmetic

  2. humorousnot comparablesimileVery hard in texture, especially: having a very firm erection.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveVery difficult.

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hard as Chinese arithmetic
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hard as chinese arithmetic

Origin

Since algebra and the Chinese language are both widely regarded as difficult to learn.

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