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
Sheenagh	SHEE-nə	English (Rare)
Terpsichore	-	Greek Mythology
Su-Bin	soo-been	Korean
Daichi	dah-ee-chee	Japanese
Timotheos	-	Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Dimitrios	-	Greek