have a rough trot

To experience an especially difficult or turbulent period or series of misfortune(s) or hardship(s). Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. The beleaguered celebrity family has been having a rough trot in recent months, as news of yet another scandal started hitting the media outlets this afternoon. I can't believe Jake's wife was diagnosed with cancer. They've really had a rough trot lately, haven't they?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Tayeb	-	Arabic
FlÓRa	-	Hungarian
Cardea	-	Roman Mythology
Erich	E-rikh	German
Jonathon	JAHN-ə-thən	English
Husna	-	Arabic