have a mountain to climb en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To face a difficult task or challenge.
The Black Cats had a mountain to climb after James Morrison's header and Shane Long's neat side-foot finish gave Albion a 2-0 lead five minutes in.
2011 October 1, Phil Dawkes, “Sunderland 2 - 2 West Brom”, in BBC Sport:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| has a mountain to climb | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| had a mountain to climb | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had a mountain to climb | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| having a mountain to climb | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |