“A needle in a haystack”

Definition

Something very difficult to find.

Examples

Examples

“Finding one bug in this code is like finding a needle in a haystack.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "A needle in a haystack" mean?
"A needle in a haystack" means something very difficult to find..
How do you use "A needle in a haystack" in a sentence?
Example: "Finding one bug in this code is like finding a needle in a haystack."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A needle in a haystack"?
Иголка в стоге сена. / Շատ դժվար գտնվող բան։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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