idiom
steep learning curve
STEEP LER-ning KURV
stiːp ˈlɜːrnɪŋ kɜːrvListen
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Syllable breakdown
steeplearningcurve
Dictionary meaning
a situation or subject that requires a large amount of effort and time to master because it is very difficult or complex; commonly used to describe new jobs, technologies, or disciplines where the beginner must absorb an overwhelming amount of new knowledge quickly; note: the phrase is often used contrary to its literal statistical meaning, as a steep curve technically implies rapid learning
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