have a rough time of it
To have many problems; to have a difficult time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is having a rough time of it lately.”
“After losing her job and moving to a new city, she is really having a rough time of it.”
“Although he rarely complained, it was evident to his colleagues that he was having a rough time of it while managing the project alone.”
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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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.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.
Last updated August 10, 2026