difficult patch

Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words

A period of difficulty or misfortune.

patchADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

difficult

Examples (10)

  • The couple is currently going through a difficult patch in their marriage.
  • After losing his job last summer, he hit a very difficult patch.
  • Our company is experiencing a difficult patch due to the global economic downturn.
  • Everyone goes through a difficult patch at some point in their professional life.
  • Don't worry, it's just a difficult patch and things will soon get better.
  • The young athlete had a difficult patch while recovering from a serious knee injury.
  • They managed to stay together despite hitting a difficult patch early in their relationship.
  • During that difficult patch, her close friends were incredibly supportive.
  • The national economy has entered a difficult patch with rising inflation.
  • We need to work closely together to get through this difficult patch.