Tough row to hoe meaning

What does the saying 'Tough row to hoe' mean?

Idiom: Tough row to hoe

Meaning:

A tough row to hoe is a situation that is difficult to handle. ('A hard row to hoe' is an alternative form.)
Country: American English American English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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