have a time of it
have a time of it
To experience particular trouble or difficulty. We all had a time of it after our father died. Mary's having a time of it in her new math class.
See also: have, of, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a time of it
see under hard time, def. 1.
See also: have, of, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
have a (hard, rough, bad, etc.) ˈtime of it
(informal) experience difficulties, problems, etc: We’re having a time of it at the moment with the builders in the house. Businesses are having a hard time of it right now.See also: have, of, time
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- any time means no time
- against time
- against the clock
- any time
- (it's) time to run
- anytime
- (it's) time to push along
- about time
- (it's) (a)bout time
- (it's) time to hit the road