be hard/tough to beat

phrase

: to take some considerable effort to match or surpass

His wonderful performance will be hard/tough to beat.

Examples of be hard/tough to beat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Huskies are defending champs and will be tough to beat, having posted a 34-0 record, beating teams, on average, by nearly 40 points per game. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026

The Warriors were rolling (3-0) beforehand and will be tough to beat. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 Dec. 2025

Political analysts have said Abbott will be tough to beat because of the state's economy and his massive war chest, which could soon grow to more than $100 million. — Jack Fink, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025

Naylor would be a cheaper option than Alonso, but what Alonso would bring in terms of power would be hard to beat. — Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025