Too much like hard work

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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches. Slide

Colleges require essays? That's too much like hard work!

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Negative Connotation

Expresses a lack of desire to exert effort; negative attitude towards the task. Slide

Helping him move this weekend would be too much like hard work.

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Sarcasm Potential

Can be used sarcastically to imply that something should not be hard work. Slide

Making a cup of tea? Sounds too much like hard work!