Too much like hard work Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Use Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches. Colleges require essays? That's too much like hard work! Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation Expresses a lack of desire to exert effort; negative attitude towards the task. Helping him move this weekend would be too much like hard work. Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm Potential Can be used sarcastically to imply that something should not be hard work. Making a cup of tea? Sounds too much like hard work!