ENGLISH
REFERENCE

find it difficult to do sth

idiom
Meaning

You use this phrase to say that something is hard for you to do. It expresses that you have a personal challenge with an action.


Examples
SIMPLE

I find it difficult to wake up early.

CONTEXTUAL

Because he is new to the language, he finds it difficult to understand fast conversations.

COMPLEX

Many people find it difficult to maintain their focus when they work in a noisy environment for several hours.

Last updated April 22, 2026