
difficulty doing <something> vs difficulty in doing <something>
Dec 5, 2009 · Hi, I have a question. Is there any difference in meaning between "having difficulty doing sth" and "having difficulty in doing sth" ?
What is the adverb of difficult | WordReference Forums
Oct 8, 2013 · Is the adverb of difficult, difficulty? I thought that adverbs take LY at the end, but it doesn't exist "difficultly", only "difficulty" but it says it's a noun. So... does difficult has an adverb?
No more difficult/not more difficult | WordReference Forums
Jan 11, 2011 · I would use "no more difficult" if I mean it is the same (or about the same) level of difficulty. "Is not more difficult" allows for it to possibly be less difficult.
hard time doing something | a gerund or a participle
May 14, 2012 · The easy part here is the meaning, which you have correct: It was difficult for her to explain the situation. 'Explaining' appears to be a participle, but the connection of sense between the …
Where I can OR where can I?? | WordReference Forums
Nov 11, 2008 · Hi, Which is correct?? -Tell me where can I find the books. -Tell me where I can find the books.
te lo encargo... | WordReference Forums
Oct 28, 2009 · Hola a todos. I'm having a little difficulty understanding 'entonces si te lo encargo'. I told my housemate I didn't want something and then changed my mind and text her back saying 'de …
Are "once", "if", and "as long as" interchangeable in the following ...
Oct 3, 2015 · a) Once you understand the rule, you will have no difficulty. b) If you understand the rule, you will have no difficulty. c) As long as you understand the rule, you will have no difficulty. I reckon …
ça va être chaud - WordReference Forums
Apr 13, 2015 · Hello dear all, How would you translate this properlyin english ? This sentence means "it's gonna be difficult, it's gonna be hard" but in informal french. Eg: -Tu viens à la soirée ce soir ...
non sans peine. | WordReference Forums
Jan 10, 2009 · "Non sans peine" is of course "not without difficulty," and "douleur" a more appropriate synonym for "pain." Peine, however, can also be sadness, grief, or other emotional distress and …
there is a catch - WordReference Forums
Mar 14, 2008 · In this context a catch is a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident. It sounds like a good plan but what's the catch? I will write more examples; the catch is that you need to pay me …