demanding obligation
[dɪˈmændɪŋ ɑːˈblɪɡeɪʃən]
noun phrasefeminine (in Portuguese)pl: demanding obligations / obrigações exigentes
obrigação exigente
1. A duty or responsibility that requires significant effort, time, or resources and places considerable pressure on the person who must fulfill it
Caring for an elderly parent is a demanding obligation that requires patience and commitment.
Cuidar de um pai idoso é uma obrigação exigente que requer paciência e compromisso.
2. A legal or moral requirement that is burdensome and difficult to meet
The demanding obligation to meet quarterly financial targets stressed the entire team.
A obrigação exigente de atingir metas financeiras trimestrais estressou toda a equipe.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'demanding obligation' reflects modern discussions about work-life balance, caregiving responsibilities, and stress management. In Brazil, this phrase is increasingly used in corporate and family contexts when discussing the pressures of contemporary life. In the USA, it's commonly heard in conversations about healthcare responsibilities, student debt, and professional expectations.
NYC Slang
tough gig / heavy lift
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