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like pulling teeth
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used to refer to something that is inexplicably difficult
Idiom
Informal
Παραδείγματα
Convincing him to try a new hobby was like pulling teeth. He was resistant to change and reluctant to step out of his comfort zone.
Getting a straight answer from the evasive witness during the interrogation was like pulling teeth. The information was extracted slowly and with great effort.
