Meaning of rough patch | Babel Free

Definitions

A difficult or embattling period of one's life.

idiomatic

Examples

“It's in the nature of politics, and certainly the presidency, to go through rough patches – times when, because of a boneheaded mistake, an unforeseen circumstance, a sound but unpopular decision, or a failure to communicate – the headlines turn sour and the public finds you wanting.”

CEFR level