English Explanatory Dictionary

heavy going

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Going (i.e. conditions) that are wet and muddy (difficult to gallop on)
  2. Something that is boring; difficult to make progress on, or tedious

Pronunciation

en-au-heavy going.ogg

Word forms

heavy going

Etymology

From horse racing.

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