C1idiomworkIELTS-friendly
jump through hoops
USUK
to do many difficult or annoying things because someone in authority demands them
Often with 'so many', 'all kinds of' or 'a lot of' before 'hoops'. Compare 'red tape', which names the rules themselves.
In context
We had to jump through hoops to get a work permit for our new designer.
Small companies shouldn't have to jump through so many hoops just to get a loan.
More idioms about work
- a baptism of firea very difficult first experience of a new job or activity
- a cushy joba job that is easy and pleasant but still pays well
- a dead-end joba job with no chance of promotion or of learning anything new
- a jack of all tradesa person who can do many different kinds of work fairly well
- a labour of lovehard work that you do because you enjoy it or care about it, not for money