to be murder
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(of a task) to be very difficult or almost impossible to do or complete
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Idiom
Informal
例子
Trying to assemble the complicated furniture without the instructions was murder. It took hours of trial and error to put it together correctly.
Dealing with a difficult boss can be murder. Their constant demands and criticism make the workplace extremely stressful.
