Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
herculean effort
idiomatic expression
/ˌhər.kjuˈliː.ən ˈɛf.ərt/
Definition
A task that requires great strength, effort, or determination.
Examples
- Completing the marathon was a herculean effort for the amateur runner.
- Building the new bridge required a herculean effort from hundreds of workers.
- Her recovery after the accident was nothing short of a herculean effort.
Meaning
An extremely challenging or demanding undertaking that requires significant perseverance or effort, often likened to the feats of Hercules from mythology.
Synonyms
- arduous task
- colossal effort
- formidable task
- monumental undertaking
- daunting challenge
