S5. so much so that / stem from / struggle

1. so much so that 

: to the extent that, to such an extent that
: "So much so that" is a phrase used to emphasize a high degree or extent of something, leading to a particular result or consequence. It functions as a way to connect two related ideas, where the first idea is a statement of fact or opinion, and the second idea is a result or consequence that is notably significant or extreme because of the first idea. This phrase is used to draw a direct correlation between cause and effect, emphasizing that the effect is particularly strong or noteworthy.

ex) We are very busy - so much so that we won’t be able to take time off this year.
ex) I was fascinated by the company, so much so that I wrote a book about it. 
ex) The twins look alike - so much so that even their parents sometimes confuse them. [=the twins look so alike that even their parents sometimes confuse them] 
ex) She was fascinated by ancient history, so much so that she decided to become an archaeologist.
ex) The movie was incredibly popular, so much so that it broke box office records.
ex) The novel was compelling, so much so that I read it in one sitting.

 

* In these contexts, "so much so that" is a useful tool for emphasizing a strong cause-and-effect relationship.

 

 

2. stem from
: come from
: to be caused by sth, to be the result of sth
: The phrase means to originate from, arise from, or be caused by something. It's commonly used to identify the source or root cause of an issue, problem, trend, or situation. 

 

ex) Their success stems from solid planning.
ex) The delay stems from an accident at our factory.
ex) Many of her problems stem from the fact that her parents are famous.

ex) Most of her health problems stem from an accident she had when she was younger.

ex) Our communication issues stem from a lack of clear protocols and channels.
ex) The recent increase in demand appears to stem from changes in consumer behavior during the pandemic.
ex) The delays in the supply chain primarily stem from transportation bottlenecks at major ports.
ex) The holdup in clearing the goods through customs seems to stem from incomplete documentation provided by the exporter.
ex) The company’s compliance issues stem from a lack of understanding of the new international trade regulations.

 

 

3. struggle
: to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with sth that is difficult or that causes problems

: If you struggle to do something, you try hard to do it, even though other people or things may be making it difficult for you to succeed.
: The word "struggle" refers to experiencing difficulty or making a considerable effort to achieve something, often against challenging circumstances or obstacles. 

ex) Those who have lost their jobs struggle to pay their supermarket bills.
ex) I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
ex) He has been struggling with the problem of how to keep good workers from leaving.

ex) As a small business owner, I often struggle to balance the demands of running the business with my personal life.
ex) The sales department has been struggling to meet their quarterly targets due to a decline in consumer spending.

ex) The older employees are struggling to adapt to the new software, which is different from what they are accustomed to.

ex) We are struggling to gain market share in an industry dominated by well-established competitors.
ex) The company has been struggling to adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscape, which has impacted its traditional business model.