rocky ground

[ˈrɒki ɡraʊnd]

nounpl: rocky grounds

terreno rochoso

1. Land or soil containing many rocks or stones; terrain characterized by exposed bedrock and rocky surfaces

The hikers struggled to walk across the rocky ground.

Os caminhantes tiveram dificuldade em caminhar pelo terreno rochoso.

2. Unstable or difficult circumstances; a precarious situation

The company is on rocky ground after the scandal.

A empresa está em terreno rochoso após o escândalo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

terreno rochoso

Most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

solo pedregoso

Alternative regional variant

Portugal

terreno pedregoso

Common European Portuguese variant

on rocky ground - in a difficult or unstable situation

hit rocky ground - encounter difficulties or obstacles

tread on rocky ground - proceed cautiously in a sensitive matter

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