rocky road (to something)
rocky road (to something)
The difficult, troubled, or uneven journey or development (to some status, position, or result). In the interview, she discusses her childhood, her inspirations, and the rocky road to presidency. The film's rocky road leading to its release has been the subject of much speculation and concern from fans.
See also: road, rocky
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
rocky road
a difficult period of time. Bob's been going down quite a rocky road since his divorce.
See also: road, rocky
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
the rocky road to —
a difficult progression to something. 2001 Star So far A1 haven't put a foot wrong on the rocky road to superstardom.
See also: road, rocky
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- rocky
- rocky road
- the rocky road to
- childhood
- childhood friend
- bump along
- awkward age
- plow up
- plow up (something)
- given half a/the chance