How to Pronounce "take some doing"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈduɪŋ
TAYK-SUM-DOO-ing
tˈeɪk/ /sˈʌm/ /dˈuːɪŋ
TAYK-SUM-DOO-ing
Definition
If something 'takes some doing', it means it is not easy to accomplish and requires significant effort, time, or skill.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /sˈʌm/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-SUM-DOO-ing
UK
TAYK-SUM-DOO-ing
Listen in Context
Winning this game will take some doing.
Climbing that mountain would take some doing for anyone.
Building a bridge here would take some doing.
Getting everyone to agree on this plan will take some doing.