Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich Meetings?

Andie: 'We went to great pains to explain the restructuring policy in terms that everyone could understand.' Ben: 'Nevertheless, I think that many of the employees are still unaware of the real consequences.'

to go to great pains

Do you know what it means?

• to fail badly
• to make a big effort
• to have difficulties