tough proposition
Example Sentences
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But exploring this hypothesis in human experiments turns out to be a tough proposition because many of us are too contaminated to make good test subjects.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 4, 2022
In a world where fashion trends are set largely in Europe and America, and the market is patronised by consumers from China and the Middle East, making Indian ethnic wear aspirational is a tough proposition.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2021
An opponent who ran Manchester City very close in midweek looks a tough proposition.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 23, 2021
Finding a gem this late in the lottery is a tough proposition, so a report that indicated they are trying to trade up makes a lot of sense.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 18, 2019
"Bob," said Bill, in a whisper, "are you ready to tackle a tough proposition?"
From Frank Merriwell's Backers The Pride of His Friends by Burt L. Standish
