have a rough trot

To experience an especially difficult or turbulent period or series of misfortune(s) or hardship(s). Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. The beleaguered celebrity family has been having a rough trot in recent months, 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
Korbinian	kawr-BEE-nee-ahn	German
FrÉDÉRic	fre-de-REEK	French
Topaz	TO-paz	English (Rare)
&Thorn;ÓRvÍ	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Nimat	-	Arabic
Rosheen	-	Irish