tough proposition
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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
I’ll tell you what’s a tough proposition — being both a Hatfield and a McCoy.
From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2018
“It’s a tough proposition, McBain,” he said with a sigh, which had no weakening in it.
From The Law-Breakers by Cullum, Ridgwell
