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British slang
A tedious or difficult journey.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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schlep means A tedious or difficult journey. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"schlep" means A tedious or difficult journey. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A trip; a journey; an errand (short or medium distance)
A long journey undertaken by car, usually for pleasure
Travel; journey (long distance).
To chase after; to work hard for something; to make an effort
Working or partying intensely.
Hard work.
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