# too hard

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/too-hard
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This describes something that is more difficult than you can manage. You use it when a task or problem is beyond your ability or requires too much effort.

## Examples

- This math homework is too hard for me.
- She tried to fix the broken computer, but she eventually gave up because it was too hard.
- Although he studied the complex manual for hours, he concluded that the advanced software was simply too hard to master without professional training.

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