hit a patch

Examples (10)

• Their business hit a sticky patch last year.
• The team has hit a purple patch, with nine wins from their last ten games.
• The marriage hit a rocky patch after they moved to a new city.
• The company hit a bad patch in the 1990s but eventually recovered.
• I think I've hit a dry patch with my creative writing lately.
• After a strong start, the economy hit a rough patch due to rising inflation.
• It’s normal for new relationships to hit a difficult patch after the honeymoon phase.
• The athlete hit a bit of a sticky patch halfway through the season.
• If the project hits a bad patch, we might need to reconsider our budget.
• Many young actors hit a quiet patch after their first big success.