prove difficult
US: ˈpruːv ˈdɪfɪkəlt
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Definition of prove difficult - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

difficultyturn out to be hard to do handle or achieve
  • The repair work proved difficult in the old building.
  • Negotiating a fair contract may prove difficult without legal advice.
  • Removing those stains could prove difficult even with strong detergent.
rebuke reprimand
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Expressions with prove

prove one's worthv.
demonstrate value or ability
She worked hard to prove her worth to the team.
prove invaluablev.
demonstrate great usefulness or importance in a situation
Her advice proved invaluable during the crisis.
the exceptions prove the ruleexp.
exceptions show that a general rule is usually true
There are a few late students, but the exceptions prove the rule.
exceptions that prove the ruleexp.
show exceptions that confirm a general rule's usual truth
Exceptions that prove the rule show the rule is mostly true.
prove one's mettlev.
demonstrate courage or determination
The soldiers proved their mettle in the face of the enemy.
prove wantingv.
show lack or fail to meet expected standards
The new policy proved wanting in addressing the real issues.

Expressions with difficult

difficult to swallowadj.
hard to ingest due to size or taste
The large pill was difficult to swallow.
give someone a difficult timev.
cause someone stress or trouble intentionally
The manager gave him a difficult time about the report.
difficult pill to swallown.
something hard to accept or deal with
Losing the championship was a difficult pill to swallow for the team.
a bit difficultadj.
somewhat hard to do or understand
The math problem was a bit difficult for the students.
difficult journeyn.
trip that is hard to complete
The explorers faced a difficult journey through the dense jungle.
difficult personn.
someone who is hard to deal with
She is a difficult person to work with.
difficult to achieveadj.
hard to accomplish or reach
Winning the championship is difficult to achieve.
incredibly difficultadj.
extremely hard to do or understand
The exam was incredibly difficult, and many students struggled to finish it.
make life difficultv.
create obstacles or hardships
The new regulations make life difficult for small business owners.
that's a difficult oneexp.
indicates a problem is challenging to solve
The math problem was tough, and she said, "That's a difficult one."

Terms related to prove difficult

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disproofdisprovabledisproveimprovableimproveimprovementimprovingproofprovabilityprovableprovablyproven

Terms with prove difficult included in their meaning

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earn one's bonesv.
achievement
prove one's worth by completing difficult tasks

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  1. French:se révéler difficile, ...
  2. German:sich als schwierig erweisen, ...
  3. Italian:rivelarsi difficile, ...
  4. Spanish:resultar, ...
  5. Portuguese:revelar-se difícil, ...
  6. Chinese:结果很难, ...
  7. Japanese:難しいと分かる, ...
  8. Arabic:اِتَّضَحَ أَنَّهُ صَعْبٌ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְבָּרֵר כְּקָשֶׁה, ...
  10. Russian:оказываться сложным, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виявитися складним, ...
  12. Hindi:कठिन साबित होना, ...

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