have a thin time of it
To be in a difficult or precarious situation due to one not having enough money.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They are having a thin time of it lately.”
“With the factory closed and no savings left, the family is having a thin time of it this winter.”
“Despite his previous success, the artist found himself having a thin time of it as his popularity waned and his meager funds slowly evaporated.”
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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