make heavy weather of something

make heavy weather of something
make heavy weather of something phrase
to make a situation or job more difficult than it really is
Thesaurus: to cause problems for yourselfsynonym
Main entry: heavy

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make heavy ˈweather of sth idiom
to seem to find sth more difficult or complicated than it needs to be

People in this country make such heavy weather of learning languages.

Main entry:heavyidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • heavy — heav|y1 [ hevi ] adjective *** ▸ 1 with a lot of weight ▸ 2 many things ▸ 3 with physical effort ▸ 4 showing anger ▸ 5 smell: sweet & strong ▸ 6 not attractive ▸ 7 with a lot of force etc. ▸ 8 uncomfortable or tired ▸ 9 very severe ▸ 10… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • heavy — I UK [ˈhevɪ] / US adjective Word forms heavy : adjective heavy comparative heavier superlative heaviest *** 1) a heavy object weighs a lot She was struggling with a heavy suitcase. Careful – that box is pretty heavy. You should soon be able to… …   English dictionary

  • heavy — [[t]he̱vi[/t]] ♦♦ heavier, heaviest, heavies 1) ADJ GRADED Something that is heavy weighs a lot. These scissors are awfully heavy... Gosh, that was a heavy bag!... The mud stuck to her boots, making her feet heavy and her legs tired. Ant: light… …   English dictionary

  • make — [c]/meɪk / (say mayk) verb (made, making) –verb (t) 1. to bring into existence by shaping material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress. 2. to produce by any action or causative agency: to make trouble. 3. to cause to be or become; render: to… …  

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