go through a rough patch
go through a rough patch
To experience or be in the midst of a period of trouble, difficulty, or hardship. Her business has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately. If things don't pick up soon, she might have to close shop. Our marriage went through a rough patch after Frank lost his job, but now, we love each other more than ever.
See also: go, patch, rough, through
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
go through a rough patch
If something or someone goes through a rough patch, they experience a period when they have problems. The family business was going through a rough patch. Many of the cast are famous film actors going through a bad patch. Note: You can also say that someone or something hits a rough patch or hits a bad patch if they start to experience problems. Any artist with a successful career sometimes hits a rough patch.
See also: go, patch, rough, through
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- go through a bad patch
- go through, hit, etc. a bad/sticky patch
- have a rough patch
- go through a sticky patch
- hit a bad patch
- hit a sticky patch
- a rough patch
- a shouting match
- a rough trot
- trot