give (someone) a rough time

to treat someone severely or to cause difficulties for them.

The boss gives me a rough time if I make any mistakes.

• a hidden agenda
• a high-flier
• a high roller
• a hit list
• a hit man
• a hole card
• a hole in the wall
• a home away from home
• a home from home
• a home truth
• a honeymoon period
• a hope chest
• a hornet's nest
• a horse of a different color
• a horse of another color
• a hostage to fortune
• a hot button
• a hot dog
• a hot potato
• a hot spot
• a house of cards
• a hue and cry
• aim below the belt
• airs and graces
• airy-fairy