The news of the company's bankruptcy was hard to swallow for many employees
He found the criticism of his work hard to swallow, even though it was constructive
That particular pill is hard to swallow, so I always drink a lot of water with it
The idea that he had been betrayed by his closest friend was hard to swallow
For a vegan, the sight of meat being prepared can be hard to swallow
Her condescending tone made her advice hard to swallow
The politician's apology felt insincere and was hard to swallow for the public
It's hard to swallow the fact that summer is already over
The medicine has a bitter taste and is hard to swallow
He had to accept the consequences of his actions, even though it was hard to swallow
This news is hard to swallow.
I agree, it is quite difficult to accept.
We must find a way forward though.
The truth was hard to swallow, but necessary
The reality was difficult to accept, but necessary
That fact was unpleasant to face, but essential