no picnic
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Small-caps are no picnic either, with more than 40% of companies in the Russell 2000 being unprofitable, including lots of biotechs that require expertise to vet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Much of Michelle Obama’s speech was managing expectations about how, even if Democrats feel euphoric now, the next couple of months will be no picnic.
From Slate • Aug. 21, 2024
“As a community, we had to fight so hard to get these very basic amenities. How are you going to build a park with no picnic areas next to the water?”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024
In fairness, the kids are no picnic, either.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2023
It was no picnic taking care ofPa and me.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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