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have a poor time of it

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of have a rough time of it (especially financially)


Examples
SIMPLE

He is having a poor time of it since losing his job.

CONTEXTUAL

With the business failing and bills piling up, the family is clearly having a poor time of it this year.

COMPLEX

Despite his outward composure, those closest to him knew he was having a poor time of it while struggling to manage his mounting debts alone.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  2. 02

    about time

    Far past the desired time.

  3. 03

    any time now

    Very soon.

  4. 04

    any time soon

    soon

  5. 05

    better luck next time

    Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

  6. 06

    bide one's time

    To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.

  7. 07

    borrowed time

    A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.

  8. 08

    burn time

    To waste time unnecessarily.

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