through a rough patch
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Definition of through a rough patch - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
- They are going through a rough patch in their marriage.
- The company is going through a rough patch financially.
- After the accident, he went through a rough patch emotionally.
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Expressions with rough
bumpy or uncomfortable journey in a vehicle
The old bus gave us a rough ride.
unpolished or unrefined qualities
Despite his rough edges, he is a kind person.
treat someone in a harsh or unfair way
The coach really roughed on the new players.
difficult period in life or situation
They are going through a rough patch in their marriage.
experience difficulty or hardship in a situation
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
upcoming physical road conditions that are not smooth
Drivers should be prepared for a rough road ahead due to construction.
make things challenging or stressful for someone
The examiners gave her a rough time with tricky questions.
experience a difficult period
They hit a rough patch in their marriage last year.
experiencing a difficult or troubled situation
She is in a rough spot right now.
cause problems or difficulties for someone
They tried to make things rough for the new manager.
not fully polished, either lacking refinement or unfinished
The plan is still rough around the edges.
poor or deteriorated condition
The car was in rough shape after the accident.
situations become difficult or challenging
When the going gets rough, she never gives up.
sleep outdoors without proper shelter
Many people are forced to sleep rough in the city.
estimating without exact data or calculations
At a rough guess, there are 50 people here.
sleep outside without shelter
Many people are sleeping rough in the city due to the housing crisis.
behave in an aggressive manner
She cut up rough when they tried to evict her.
facing temporary challenges
The company is experiencing a rough patch due to market fluctuations.
experience unfair or harsh treatment
She got a rough deal at the negotiation.
experience harsh treatment or criticism from others
He got a rough ride from the press after the mistake.
cause difficulty or trouble for someone
The teacher gave the students a rough time with the test.
in an unrefined or unfinished state
The sculpture was beautiful even in the rough.
live and sleep outdoors without a proper home
During the summer, many people live rough in the park.
deal with difficult situations or problems
She had to navigate through rough waters after losing her job.
Expressions with patch
mend or repair something that is torn or damaged
She managed to patch up her old jeans quite nicely..
difficult period in life or situation
They are going through a rough patch in their marriage.
period of difficulty or hardship
After losing his job, he went through a bad patch.
area someone is responsible for or knows well
He doesn't like strangers working on his patch.
small area of clear sky among clouds
After the storm, we saw a patch of blue sky.
experience a difficult period
They hit a rough patch in their marriage last year.
repair a damaged relationship
After years of silence, they finally patched things up.
interfere in someone else's area or responsibility
He got angry when she encroached on his patch.
facing temporary challenges
The company is experiencing a rough patch due to market fluctuations.
experience a period with many problems or difficulties
They are going through a bad patch right now.
not nearly as good as something else
This new restaurant is not a patch on the old one.
in the area or place someone controls or is responsible for
You are on my patch, so ask before you do anything.
connect a person to another by phone
The receptionist will patch you through to the manager.
area or period weaker than surroundings
The project experienced a soft patch in development.
left someone's area of expertise
They're off his patch now, so he can't advise them.
period of excellent performance or success
The team is enjoying a purple patch this season.
cover for one eye used in costumes or by pirates
He wore an eye patch as part of his pirate costume.
repair something quickly with available materials
They had to patch together the broken fence.
adhesive pad for cosmetic purposes
The skin patch helps reduce wrinkles.
small area of sour-tasting candy
She loves eating a sour patch after lunch.
small garden area for growing vegetables
She spends her weekends tending to her vegetable patch.
area of land overgrown with weeds
The garden turned into a weed patch after months of neglect.
discolored area on a surface that appears yellow
The old book's cover had a large yellow patch..
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- French:dans une mauvaise passe, ...
- German:durch eine harte Zeit, ...
- Italian:un periodo difficile, ...
- Spanish:por un mal momento, ...
- Portuguese:por um mau bocado, ...
- Chinese:经历困难时期, ...
- Japanese:困難な時期を, ...
- Arabic:يمر بظروف صعبة, ...
- Hebrew:בִּתְקוּפָה קָשָׁה, ...
- Russian:в трудный период, ...
- Ukrainian:переживають важкі часи, ...
- Hindi:मुश्किल दौर से, ...
- Bengali:কঠিন সময়ের মধ্যে, ...
- Catalan:travessant una mala ratxa, ...
- Czech:v těžkém období, ...
- Danish:i en svær periode, ...
- Dutch:in een moeilijke periode, ...
- Greek:σε δύσκολη φάση, ...
- Hungarian:nehéz időszakon keresztül, ...
- Khmer:កំពុងឆ្លងកាត់គ្រាលំបាក, ...
- Korean:어려운 시기를 겪다, ...
- Persian:در دورهای سخت, ...
- Polish:trudny czas, ...
- Portuguese (BR):por uma fase difícil, ...
- Romanian:printr-o perioadă dificilă, ...
- Swedish:genom en tuff tid, ...
- Thai:กำลังอยู่ในช่วงยากลำบาก, ...
- Turkish:zor bir dönemden, ...
- Vietnamese:đang trải qua giai đoạn khó khăn, ...
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