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Uphill battle
01
a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination
Idiom
Informal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
uphill battles
What is the origin of the idiom "uphill battle" and when to use it?
The idiom "uphill battle" is originated from the physical difficulty of climbing up a steep hill, which requires extra effort and energy. This expression is used to refer to a situation where progress or success is hard to achieve due to obstacles, resistance, or unfavorable circumstances.
Examples
Getting the school reopened will be an uphill battle.
