Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(3)
The phrase "difficulty is that" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when introducing a specific challenge or issue related to a topic being discussed.
Example: "The difficulty is that we have limited resources to complete the project on time."
Alternatives: "The challenge is that" or "The problem is that".
Exact(59)
The prime minister's difficulty is that MPs want the wonga.
The difficulty is that neutrality has its limits.
The difficulty is that Westminster is now so toxic.
Part of the difficulty is that weight gain is not, strictly speaking, a medical disorder.
The difficulty is that Stoppard then glides away from examining it.
But the difficulty is that Wolff has made something of a rod for his own back.
A further difficulty is that religion is becoming a toxic word.
Part of the difficulty is that Walsh is trying to conserve salary-cap room in 2010.
The only difficulty is that word is dictated by the secretary of state.
The difficulty is that like us, wealthy Bangladeshis favour foreign food.
The chief difficulty is that firms are not creditworthy.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com