| 释义 |
go through a rough patch go through a rough patchTo experience or be in the midst of a period of trouble, difficulty, or hardship. Her business has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately. If things don't pick up soon, she might have to close shop. Our marriage went through a rough patch after Frank lost his job, but now, we love each other more than ever.See also: go, patch, rough, throughgo through a rough patch If something or someone goes through a rough patch, they experience a period when they have problems. The family business was going through a rough patch. Many of the cast are famous film actors going through a bad patch. Note: You can also say that someone or something hits a rough patch or hits a bad patch if they start to experience problems. Any artist with a successful career sometimes hits a rough patch.See also: go, patch, rough, through |