Phrase guide

hard to swallow

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Difficult to accept; hard to acquiesce to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, idiomatic

Examples

  • We've already been through a lot, and now with this latest affront, it's getting to be hard to swallow.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: swallowable

History

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