give somebody/have a bumpy ride

give (one) a bumpy ride

To cause one trouble with some activity or pursuit. Graduate school really gave her a bumpy ride, and she was also working a full-time job.
See also: bumpy, give, ride

have a bumpy ride

To have trouble with some activity or pursuit. If you think going to graduate school while working a full-time job is easy, you're going to have a bumpy ride!
See also: bumpy, have, ride
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give somebody/have a bumpy ˈride

make a situation difficult for somebody; have a difficult time: The business has had a bumpy ride over the last twelve months, but profits are growing again now.
See also: bumpy, give, have, ride, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • give (one) a bumpy ride
  • a bumpy ride
  • bumpy
  • have a bumpy ride
  • give (one) a rough ride
  • have/give somebody a rough/an easy ride
  • have an easy ride
  • a rough ride
  • have a rough ride
  • on one's own time