have a rough trot
have a rough trot
To experience an especially difficult or turbulent period or series of misfortune(s) or hardship(s). Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. The beleaguered celebrity family has been having a rough trot in recent months, as news of yet another scandal started hitting the media outlets this afternoon. I can't believe Jake's wife was diagnosed with cancer. They've really had a rough trot lately, haven't they?
See also: have, rough, trot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a rough trot
- be a rough trot
- bad trot
- keep (one's) pecker up
- keep your pecker up
- pecker
- be down on (one's) luck
- be down on your luck
- dig (someone or oneself) out of a hole
- a hard-luck story