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Meaning of have a mountain to climb | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To face a difficult task or challenge.

idiomatic

Examples

“The Black Cats had a mountain to climb after James Morrison's header and Shane Long's neat side-foot finish gave Albion a 2-0 lead five minutes in.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have a normal one have a pair have a point have a poor time of it have a pop at have a quiet word