like pulling teeth
Definition of like pulling teeth
—used to say that something is very difficult and frustrating Getting him to make a decision is like pulling teeth.
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pullplay pulling
: to exert force upon so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the force
: to stretch (cooling candy) repeatedly
: to strain abnormally
: the act or an instance of pulling
: a draft of liquid
: an inhalation of smoke
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