Getting a refund from that company takes an act of Congress.
act of Congress
idiomAn authorization that is extremely difficult to obtain, especially in a timely fashion.
Origin
disputed originFrom the literal sense of act (“legislation”) enacted by US Congress.
I needed to get the manager's signature, but it felt like an act of Congress just to find him.
Securing approval for the new building project required such extensive paperwork that it felt like an act of Congress to finally move forward.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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act out
To perform something specific.
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act the hypocrite
To behave deceitfully or hypocritically; to dissemble.
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act up
To misbehave; to cause trouble.
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clean up one's act
To reform; to improve one's habits.
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get into the act
To participate in an activity, especially a successful or attractive one.
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get one's act together
To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.