He's had a rough trot lately with his health.
rough trot
idiomA series of difficult circumstances.
After losing her job and her flat in the same month, she admitted she was having a rough trot.
The small family farm, battered by drought, rising costs, and falling prices, had endured a rough trot that tested their resolve to the limit.
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bad trot
Bad luck.
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cut up rough
To become angry; to make a fuss.
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have a rough time of it
To have many problems; to have a difficult time.
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rough and ready
Crude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.
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rough around the edges
In need of refinement; unsophisticated.
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rough justice
Treatment or punishment that is not considered fair or in accordance with the law.
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rough out
To produce (a plan, diagram etc.) in rough.
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rough patch
A difficult or embattling period of one's life.
Last updated April 17, 2026