take some doing

phrase

: to require a lot of work
Keeping everyone happy does take some doing.

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Overtaking the older Americans may be getting close, but becoming a serious threat to Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz, will take some doing. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026 But whatever 2022 offers, topping some of the most legendary soirees of recent years will take some doing. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2022 Those failures do occur, and learning to fly the Dragon by hand can take some doing. Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Aug. 2021 A lot of the focus has been on protecting, or moving, public infrastructure, but tackling the 800-pound gorilla of private property will take some doing. Michael Smolens Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2021 Convincing those boards to act could take some doing, Vaughn said. Chris Sikich, The Indianapolis Star, 8 July 2020

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“Take some doing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20some%20doing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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