English Reference
Idiom idiom

difficult for sb


This phrase means something is hard for a specific person to do, understand, or experience.


SIMPLE

“Math is difficult for me.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Learning a new language is difficult for him because he does not have much free time.”

COMPLEX

“Although she practiced the piano every day, the complex rhythm remained difficult for her to master before the final concert.”

Last updated April 22, 2026