Persuading him was easy going. The proposal faces tough sledding.
source: WordNet 3.0
The act of moving in any manner; traveling; as, the going is bad.
source: Webster 1913
preposition
That goes; in existence; available for present use or enjoyment; current; obtainable; also, moving; working; in operation; departing; as, he is of the brightest men going; going prices or rate.
