hard to swallow en · ADJ
Meanings
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(figuratively, idiomatic) Difficult to accept; hard to acquiesce to.
We've already been through a lot, and now with this latest affront, it's getting to be hard to swallow.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most hard to swallow | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more hard to swallow | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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Relateds
distasteful · pill to swallow · tough pill to swallow · difficult pill to swallow · hard pill to swallow · bitter pill to swallow · sugarcoat the pill · bad taste in one's mouth · dysphagia