pulling teeth
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Now, it’s like pulling teeth to get a shark film with more than one decent creature shot — the 300 razor-sharp teeth of a great white, to be exact.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025
“Getting voice therapy covered by the insurance companies for transgender individuals is like pulling teeth sometimes,” Dion says.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 17, 2023
I said, ‘We have to, man. We’ve been trying to hold it up, and we reach out and we ask you guys to come and buy a $5 ticket and it’s always like pulling teeth.’
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023
Although raising money can be "like pulling teeth", Karen says platforms like TikTok have helped them find fellow cat-lovers willing to help.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2023
I made the barber cutting hair, the dentist pulling teeth, the man who cleaned ears, and the man with the basket of cobras.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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