like pulling teeth
- difficultRequiring much effort
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- dentistOral care physician
- extractionAct of removing
struggle · reluctant · arduous · frustrating · uncooperative · yanking · forceps · pliers · agonizing · tedious · grueling · resistant · dragging · prying · excruciating · slow · torture · unwilling
ease and effort
like pulling teetheffortless
Requiring no strain
easy as pie · a breeze · smooth sailing · a walk in the park · child's play
willingness and cooperation
like pulling teethforthcoming
Soon to appear
freely given · cooperative · willing · volunteered · free-flowing