have a thin time (of it)

To experience challenges, usually due to a lack of money. We had such a thin time of it last year that we could barely afford to buy groceries. Thank goodness I've finally found a job.

have a thin time

have a wretched or uncomfortable time. British informal

have a thin ˈtime (of it)

(British English, informal) be in an unsuccessful period in your business: Small businesses are having a thin time of it at the moment, and many are closing down.

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释义	have a thin time (of it) have a thin time (of it) To experience challenges, usually due to a lack of money. We had such a thin time of it last year that we could barely afford to buy groceries. Thank goodness I've finally found a job. See also: have, thin, time Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. have a thin time have a wretched or uncomfortable time. British informal See also: have, thin, time Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary have a thin ˈtime (of it) (British English, informal) be in an unsuccessful period in your business: Small businesses are having a thin time of it at the moment, and many are closing down. See also: have, thin, time Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: have a thin time buy into, to get the messages heavy money be badly off for (something) be badly off for something heaps better, more, older, etc. set (someone or something) to work set to work corporate welfare bum
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