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?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ivar	EE-vahr (Swedish, Norwegian)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Sepp	ZEP	German
Lois (2)	LOIS	Galician
Roxelana	-	History
Gotthard	GAWT-hahrt	German
Theodosios	-	Ancient Greek