Meaning of 'Tough row to hoe'
What does the saying 'Tough row to hoe' mean?
Idiom: Tough row to hoe
Meaning:
A tough row to hoe is a situation that is difficult to handle.
('A hard row to hoe' is an alternative form.)
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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