tough sledding

noun

A situation in which it is difficult to proceed.

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Meanings

nountough sledding (uncountable)
  1. idiomaticuncountableA situation in which it is difficult to proceed.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
tough cookies
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APA

tough sledding. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tough%20sledding

MLA

“tough sledding.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tough%20sledding. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tough sledding,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tough%20sledding.

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