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Wade through

Posted by ESC June 03, 2003In reply to Wade through posted by susanna on June 03, 2003

Hi! I need to pick your brains.
As we know, 'wade through' connotes that to read long or something difficult without enjoyment. Is there any phrase synonymous with it?

This book is rough sledding.

rough sledding -- noun: informal A difficult time or situation. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. www.bartleby.com/ 61/1/R0320100.html

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