pose a challenge — create difficulty
collocationC1IELTS 7+formaloccasional
to be something that is difficult to deal with
Say it like a native
Textbook An ageing population presents a formidable predicament for healthcare.
Native An ageing population poses a real challenge for healthcare.
'Pose a challenge' is the natural (slightly formal) collocation; 'presents a formidable predicament' is overblown.
Pattern: pose a challenge (to / for someone)
In use
- Rising sea levels pose a serious challenge to coastal cities.society
- An ageing population poses a challenge for healthcare systems all over the world.IELTS Part 3
Common mistake
✗ Climate change poses a challenge of coastal cities.
✓ Climate change poses a challenge to / for coastal cities.
'Pose a challenge TO / FOR' someone — not 'of'.
Common collocations
pose a challenge to— a serious challenge, a threat, a risk, to the system
Don't confuse it
To present a difficulty, not to dare someone to a contest.