give a rough time



give somebody a rough time

to treat someone severely or to cause difficulties for them The boss gives me a rough time if I make any mistakes.
See also: give, rough, time

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jie-Chinese
RudyardRUD-yərdEnglish (Rare)
Vera['viərə]
Caj-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
TivadarTEEV-aw-dawrHungarian
Dilwen-Welsh