no easy/simple matter

noun

: something that is not easy to do
It's no easy/simple matter to find a decent place to live in this city.

Example Sentences

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“No easy/simple matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20easy%2Fsimple%20matter. Accessed 2 Jun. 2023.

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