To 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.
What does rough patch mean?
phrase. If you have or go through a rough patch, you have a lot of problems for a time. His marriage was going through a rough patch.
How do you use rough patch in a sentence?
Examples of 'a rough patch' in a sentence a rough patch
- We were happy until we hit a rough patch six months ago. ...
- Sadly, he's going through a rough patch - and has bravely sought help. ...
- I went through a rough patch after my dad died. ...
- She had been through a rough patch when she met him. ...
- He was going through a rough patch.
