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I thought the task would be easier than it turned out to be.
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I thought the task would be easier than it turned out to be.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Don't underestimate the task; it might be more challenging than you expect.
Describing Habits
I often misjudge the difficulty of tasks, leading to unexpected delays.
Asking About Others
Did you find the project easier than you initially thought?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I had known how difficult it would be, I would have planned differently.
Rephrased versions
Formal
My initial assessment of the task's complexity proved inaccurate.
Casual
I was wrong; the task was way harder than I thought.
Simpler English
The job was tougher than I expected.
Phrases to learn
easier than it turned out to be
Less difficult than the actual outcome.
misjudge the difficulty
To incorrectly assess the level of challenge.