heavy going in All languages combined

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        "Going (i.e. conditions) that are wet and muddy (difficult to gallop on)"
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        "(of horse racing) Going (i.e. conditions) that are wet and muddy (difficult to gallop on)"
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        "(idiomatic) Something that is boring; difficult to make progress on, or tedious"
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        "(of horse racing) Going (i.e. conditions) that are wet and muddy (difficult to gallop on)"
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"heavy going" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]