This book is heavy going, so I might stop reading it.
heavy going
idiomSomething that is boring; difficult to make progress on, or tedious
Origin
disputed originFrom horse racing.
The project was heavy going because the instructions were unclear and we lacked the right tools.
Although the historical biography was meticulously researched, the dense prose made it heavy going for even the most dedicated scholars.
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coming and going
A general bustle of activity.
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going away
Ahead of the competitors and still increasing the lead.
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going rate
The current standard or usual price, rate, or salary for something.
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got it going on
Be attractive, outgoing (typically of women).
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hang heavy
To seem to pass slowly; to crawl.
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have it going on
To be attractive or socially successful or have an aura of success.
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heavy as a dead donkey
Very heavy.
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heavy equipment
Any of a diverse class of large machines used in construction and mining for earthmoving tasks (e.g., digging, grading), logging, and other heavy-duty applications.