B1
Collocation
Neutral
Meaning
A very big and difficult problem or task.
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Cultural Background
In the US, 'challenge' is often used as a euphemism for 'problem' to sound more optimistic.
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Use it to sound proactive
Calling a problem a 'challenge' shows you are ready to fix it.
Meaning
A very big and difficult problem or task.
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Use it to sound proactive
Calling a problem a 'challenge' shows you are ready to fix it.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
The new project is a _________ for the whole company.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: major challenge
Major challenge is the correct collocation.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Fill Blank
B1
The new project is a _________ for the whole company.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: major challenge
Major challenge is the correct collocation.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but 'major challenge' sounds more professional.
Related Phrases
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significant hurdle
synonymA big obstacle.
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