have a rough time



have a rough time (of it)

 and have a tough time (of it)
to experience a difficult period. Since his wife died, Mr. Brown has been having a rough time of it. Be nice to Bob. He's been having a rough time at work.
See also: have, rough, time

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Pedja-Serbian
Nere-Basque
&Thorn;ÓRgeirr-Ancient Scandinavian
ŠIwa-Slavic Mythology
Manu (3)MAH-nooFinnish
Sierrasee-ER-əEnglish (Modern)