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 informalSee 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
- 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