no picnic

フレーズ

くだけた表現

(informal) Something difficult or unpleasant.

日本語の意味

大変な状況、困難で厄介な状態を指す表現

Fixing the old boat was no picnic, but we managed to get it seaworthy by sunset.

古いボートの修理は楽なものではなかったが、日の入りまでに航行できるように直すことができた。

意味（1）

(informal) Something difficult or unpleasant.

Her childhood had not been as bad as some, but it had been no picnic.