That excuse is hard to swallow.
hard to swallow
idiomDifficult to accept; hard to acquiesce to.
The news that the company was closing down was hard to swallow for all the employees.
While the evidence was clear, the truth about his betrayal remained hard to swallow for those who had trusted him for years.
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bone hard
As hard as a bone, rock hard.
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cold hard cash
Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.
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die hard
Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.
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drive a hard bargain
To negotiate forcefully.
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give someone a hard time
To cause difficulty or make trouble for someone.
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go hard with someone
To lead to someone suffering; to place someone in difficulty or danger.
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hard as nails
Very unsympathetic; callous
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hard at work
Labouring with great effort and diligence; working hard.