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hard put

/hɑːrd pʊt/

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/hɑːrd pʊt/C1formal
  • ruИдиоматическое выражение, означающее оказаться в трудной ситуации, испытывать большие проблемы или трудности с выполнением чего-либо, часто из-за нехватки ресурсов или вариантов.

An idiomatic expression meaning to be in a difficult situation, having great trouble or difficulty doing something, often due to lack of resources or options.

  1. In a difficult situationB2formal

    Experiencing great difficulty or trouble in doing something.

    ruВ затруднительном положении

    • He was hard put to find a solution to the problem.
    • She was hard put to explain her absence.
    • The team was hard put to meet the deadline.