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Jump through hoops

Jump through hoops

(To go through a lot of difficulties or complications)
The phrase originated in the late 19th century, with 'jump through hoops' being a metaphor for performing difficult or complex tasks, similar to a circus animal jumping through hoops as a trick.
I had to jump through hoops to get a visa for my trip.
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📖 Meanings

  • 1.

    To make a lot of effort to achieve something

  • 2.

    To face many obstacles to get something done

  • 3.

    To go through many unnecessary procedures or tasks

  • 4.

    To endure a series of problems or tasks

💬 Examples

  • 1.

    She had to jump through hoops to get the project approved.

  • 2.

    We've been jumping through hoops trying to get a loan from the bank.

  • 3.

    He's been jumping through hoops to prove his innocence.

  • 4.

    You don't have to jump through hoops to impress me.

🗞️ Etymology

  • 1.

    The phrase is commonly used in American English.

  • 2.

    The phrase has been popularized through its use in movies and television shows.

  • 3.

    In modern usage, 'jump through hoops' is used to express the act of going through a lot of difficulties or complications to achieve something.

🔁 Synonyms

  • 1.

    Bend over backwards

  • 2.

    Go the extra mile

  • 3.

    Pull out all the stops

  • 4.

    Move heaven and earth

  • 5.

    Go out of one's way

🌀 Variants

  • 1.

    Jump through endless hoops

  • 2.

    Had to jump through hoops

  • 3.

    Jump through bureaucratic hoops

  • 4.

    Ready to jump through any hoop

  • 5.

    Jump through unnecessary hoops