Ten more push-ups to go.

[Tofu]

Hello Alan, Mister Micawber, Beeesneees, Mordant, Esl_Expert and other native English speakers,

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A: Ten more push-ups to go.
B: Ugh... It's hard to get in shape.
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Either "more" or "to go" is unnecessary, isn't it?

[Alan]

Hi Tofu,

By using 'more' and 'to go' you are emphasizing the strain involved and that fits in with the comment - Ugh... It's hard to get in shape.

Alan
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[Tofu]

Thank you, Alan.