“hard to swallow”
"Hard to swallow" describes something that is difficult to accept, believe, or tolerate — such as an unpleasant truth, harsh criticism, or a bitter disappointment. The phrase draws on the physical difficulty of swallowing something unpleasant. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "hard to swallow" in the video clips below.
Hear how "hard to swallow" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Avatar Last Airbender, Rich Roll, How Money Works, Nerdstalgic, Joshua Weissman and 5 more.
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YouTubeRich Roll755K views · 2020-08-10
OPTIMIZE YOUR MICROBIOME | DR. WILL BULSIEWICZ X Rich Roll Podcast
“hard to swallow because i think of”
what i weighed in high school which was … myself as an athlete i was a great
Play at 25:17
YouTubeHow Money Works1.6M views · 2024-09-27
Why 10 Million Men Have "Given Up" on Work...
“hard to swallow pills and even though ever stat
is sometimes a bit direct with the way he lays”
people were actually doing with their time now
the next few minutes are going to contain some … out the facts his research and his recommendations
addressed some of the most important issues in our
Play at 7:14
YouTubeNerdstalgic248K views · 2022-09-07
The Real Reason This Major Character Was Removed From Amazing Spider-Man 2
“hard to swallow as an audience like webb”
jane as a competitor to this would be … previously stated it's hard to really be
Play at 7:45
YouTubeJoshua Weissman4.2M views · 2024-09-01
I Tried Every Fast Food Chicken Tender In America
“bit hard to swallow that one I don't”
our next steak and shake this a little … know man has a weird initial taste was
Play at 12:06
YouTubePowerfulJRE7.4M views · 2024-04-16
Joe Rogan Experience #2136 - Graham Hancock & Flint Dibble
“very very hard to swallow if you see”
this doesn't disprove it but it makes it … what I mean because nobody really
Play at 1:26:03
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO2.3M views · 2024-10-28
Divorce Expert: Slippage Is Tearing Marriages Apart! If Kids Are Your Priority You’ll Divorce!
“you." That's very hard to swallow. It's”
because I'd like another man better than … like I want one like you but better than
Play at 24:53
YouTubeTeam Coco524K views · 2025-05-06
Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler Describe Initial MS Symptoms | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
“like it was so hard to swallow”
used to it now, but it was for a while … because why the f would you think that I
Play at 1:55
TV ShowAvatar Last Airbender
Avatar Last Airbender — S02E05
“I find that hard to swallow,”
It's true. I'm on your side. … considering what you did to us in your past life!
Play at 5:21
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YouTubeH3 Podcast1.5M views · 2019-11-06
Belle Delphine Shocks Us & Trisha Paytas' Fake Wedding- H3 Podcast #155
“memories can be hard to swallow”
sure her memory juice comes out some … can't they mr. skeleton pretty epic
Play at 2:25:17
YouTubeIMPAULSIVE3.5M views · 2022-08-02
Triple H On Logan Paul Joining WWE, Rivalry With The Rock & Stone Cold - IMPAULSIVE EP. 337
“sometimes it's just hard to swallow but”
yeah … you just have to do it
Play at 1:10:16