English Reference
Idiom idiom

find it difficult to do sth


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.


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