go through hoops

go through hoops

To face or have to complete many challenges in pursuit of something that one wants, especially challenges that seem arbitrary or excessive. The boss made me go through a lot of hoops to earn this corner office, believe me. I was doing everything from leading presentations to getting him coffee for months. They really make you go through hoops to complete the purchase. I'm surprised it's not more streamlined.
See also: go, hoop, through
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • jump through a hoop
  • jump through hoops
  • hoops
  • put (one) through the hoops
  • put someone through the hoops
  • clear sailing
  • go through fire
  • go through fire and water
  • stick at
  • go through hell and high water
References in periodicals archive
| GO THROUGH HOOPS: Sheila Frampton hooping on ice, top, as well as demonstrating the benefits to her figure by hula hooping for exercise at her Power Hoop Class at Your Health Club in Laund Hill (PW030213Ahoop-03)
'Hooping' for a medal in skating competition; Hula hooping is not just back in fashion it's the best and latest way to get that toned waistline you've always wanted. HILARIE STELFOX reports How Sheila whittled her waistline with a hula hoop