I have to jump through hoops to get this permit.
jump through hoops
idiomTo put forth great effort to meet requirements, usually arbitrary, set by someone.
Origin
disputed originReminiscent of a circus animal performing tricks by jumping through hoops.
The bank made us jump through hoops just to approve our small business loan.
Despite his impressive qualifications, the candidate was forced to jump through hoops before the committee would even consider his application.
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go jump in the lake
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go jump off a building
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go jump off a cliff
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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jump at
To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.
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jump at the chance
To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.
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jump at the opportunity
To immediately seize a particular opportunity.
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jump before one is pushed
to perform an action before being forced to do so.
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jump down someone's throat
To criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.