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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Tough row to hoe
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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tough row to hoe
Also, hard row to hoe. A difficult course, hard work to accomplish, as in He knew he'd have a tough row to hoe by running against this popular incumbent. [First half of 1800s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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