#1 idiom translation (have a rough time)

idiom :
Have a rough time.

Meaning :
to experience a difficult period (bad time, hard time)

Explanation :

1. Since his wife died, Mr. Brown has been having a rough time of it.

2. i didn't mean to give you such a rough time, I'm sorry.

3. i had a rough time repairing the engine because it was so rusty, but i eventually got it running again.

4. john went through a rough time after losing his job.