“Finding that necklace would be like finding a needle in a haystack.” In this sentence, the expression *needle in a haystack* means:

Flashcard 11 - ESL Reading Skills Flashcard Set for the ACCUPLACER Test

impossible to find

In English, something that is difficult or impossible to find is compared to a needle in a haystack.

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