have a rough patch

have a rough patch

To experience or be in the midst of a period of trouble, difficulty, or hardship. Her business has had a bit of a rough patch lately. If things don't pick up soon, she might have to close shop. We had a rough patch in our marriage after Frank lost his job, but now, we love each other more than ever.
See also: have, patch, rough
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hit a bad patch
  • go through a rough patch
  • hit a sticky patch
  • go through a bad patch
  • go through, hit, etc. a bad/sticky patch
  • go through a sticky patch
  • a rough patch
  • a rough trot
  • trot
  • be a rough trot