(it) hasn't been easy

(it) hasn't been easy

Said about a difficult or upsetting time in one's life. It hasn't been easy, so we're just trying to take it one day at a time right now. Hasn't been easy, but we'll survive.
See also: been, easy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(It) hasn't been easy.

 and Things haven't been easy.
Things have been difficult, but I have gotten through. Bill: I'm so sorry about all your troubles. I hope things are all right now. Bob: It hasn't been easy, but things are okay now. John: How are you getting on after your dog died? Bill: Things haven't been easy.
See also: been, easy
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • hasn't been easy
  • hasn
  • as easy as taking candy from a baby
  • as easy as shooting fish in a barrel
  • easy peasy
  • be (as) easy as one-two-three
  • easy game
  • an easy berth
  • (as) clear as day
  • clear as day