jumps through hoops
Endures tedious requirements
To jump through hoops is to complete difficult, often arbitrary tasks to satisfy someone's demands or meet bureaucratic requirements.
The image is of a trained animal performing tricks: I had to jump through hoops just to get my license renewed.
The phrase implies the effort is excessive relative to the goal, with hoops serving as obstacles placed by others.
- circus actSkilled tent entertainment
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
- hurdlesFrames jumped in races
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
acquiescence · determination · fulfillment · adherence · recognition · reward · diligence · challenges · conformity · bending over backwards · accomplishment · success · red tape · difficulties · exertion · going the extra mile · restrictions · submission
jumps through hoopsdigs in one's heels
Refuses to yield
says no · stands one's ground · balks · resists · pushes back
jumps through hoopswrites one's own ticket
Determines own terms freely
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