Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-slog
noun
/hɑrd slɔg/
Definition
A hard-slog refers to a difficult and laborious task or journey that requires significant effort and persistence.
Examples
- Completing a marathon can be a real hard-slog, but the sense of achievement makes it worthwhile.
- She described the project as a hard-slog, requiring countless hours of research and writing.
- The expedition turned into a hard-slog through the snow-covered mountains.
Meaning
It implies a struggle, often associated with a long-term or challenging undertaking that demands endurance.
Synonyms
- challenge
- struggle
- gruelling task
- toil
- effort
