tough row to hoe

Example Sentences

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And being as conservative as the triple option presents itself, it’s just a tough row to hoe in today’s game.

From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022

It’s also a hot new career choice, yet it can be a tough row to hoe.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2016

We have a tough row to hoe but our guys are excited about it.

From Reuters • Feb. 26, 2013

All the kid stars had a tough row to hoe because the public smothered them with so much love, they couldn’t grow up, and after that, they never could find enough love to flourish.”

From New York Times • May 4, 2011

Life’s gunn be a tough row to hoe for you if you don’t learn you caint be believing everything folks tell you, not even growned folks.”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis