long row to hoe
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It’s a rare spot of encouragement for a struggling campaign, but Huntsman still has a long row to hoe.
From Time • Sep. 22, 2011
Two years ago, we were literally back on our own goal line," said Ford, "and we had a long row to hoe.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of the British he said: "They have a long row to hoe, and they're going to have trouble keeping their heads above water."
From Time Magazine Archive
At the time your article appeared we were launching a campaign to get Chautauqua triumphantly out of its difficulties�and we had a long row to hoe, but are certain of its success.
From Time Magazine Archive
R. Resh, rush.Revelee, the réveille.Rile, to trouble.Riled, angry;disturbed, as the sediment in any liquid.Riz, risen.Row, a long row to hoe, a difficult task.Rugged, robust.Row-de-dow, troublesome talk.
From The Biglow Papers by Hughes, Thomas
