a rough patch



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a rough patch

A period of trouble, difficulty, or hardship. Almost every new business experiences a rough patch at some point or another.
See also: patch, rough

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KenzieKEN-zeeEnglish
MirÈIo-Occitan
Edda (2)-Icelandic, Ancient Scandinavian
Diogenes-Ancient Greek
Riva-Hebrew
NealNEELEnglish