a rough trot



a rough trot

An especially difficult or turbulent period or series of misfortune(s) or hardship(s). Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. It's certainly been a rough trot for the beleaguered celebrity family, 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?
See also: rough, trot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Burak-Turkish
Andreiahn-DRYAY (Russian)Romanian, Russian, Bulgarian, Old Church Slavic
Romanus-Late Roman
Rodrigoro-DREE-go (Spanish, Italian), roo-DREE-goo (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Galician
Milorad-Serbian, Croatian
Overton['əuvətn]