go through a patch

Frequency: 7.512.8 per million words

To experience a period of time, usually a difficult one.

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  • The couple is currently going through a rocky patch in their marriage.
  • Many small businesses went through a difficult patch during the global recession.
  • I was going through a patch of poor health last winter.
  • The young athlete went through a brief patch of low confidence after his injury.
  • Every long-term relationship will eventually go through a rough patch.
  • The company is going through a sticky patch with its international exports.
  • He went through a bad patch at work where nothing seemed to go right.
  • After the divorce, she went through a patch of deep depression.
  • The team is going through a dry patch and hasn't scored in three games.
  • We all go through a patch where we question our career choices.