rocky patch

Examples (10)

• The couple is going through a rocky patch in their relationship.
• Our business hit a rocky patch during the recent economic downturn.
• After a rocky patch at the start of the season, the team finally began to win.
• Every long-term friendship has its rocky patches from time to time.
• She's finally coming out of a rocky patch in her personal life.
• The construction project went through a rocky patch when key members left.
• They had a rocky patch last year, but things are much better now.
• Investors are worried the company might be heading for a rocky patch.
• The peace talks hit a rocky patch over the sensitive border issue.
• Despite a rocky patch early on, the merger was eventually successful.