ENGLISH
REFERENCE

difficult for sb

idiom
Meaning

This phrase means something is hard for a specific person to do, understand, or experience.


Examples
SIMPLE

Math is difficult for me.

CONTEXTUAL

Learning a new language is difficult for him because he does not have much free time.

COMPLEX

Although she practiced the piano every day, the complex rhythm remained difficult for her to master before the final concert.

Last updated April 22, 2026