tough row to hoe

A form of long row to hoe — A difficult, arduous task or set of tasks; a lengthy, demanding project.

Meanings

nountough row to hoe (plural tough rows to hoe)

plural tough rows to hoe

  1. alternativeAlternative form of long row to hoe.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Chicago

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