rough ride

Frequency: 7.213.6 per million words

often figurative

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Examples (20)

  • The old truck gave us a rough ride over the mountain pass.
  • The new CEO is in for a rough ride from the board of directors.
  • The proposed tax bill is expected to have a rough ride in the Senate.
  • Investors have had a rough ride over the past few months due to market volatility.
  • The new manager was given a rough ride by the employees during the meeting.
  • The proposed legislation is expected to have a rough ride through Parliament.
  • It was a rough ride across the choppy waters of the bay.
  • The defense lawyer gave the witness a rough ride during cross-examination.
  • Small businesses are facing a rough ride due to the recent inflation.
  • The airline industry has faced a rough ride because of rising fuel costs.
  • The champion had a rough ride in the early rounds of the tournament.
  • After the scandal, the politician had a rough ride in the national media.
  • She's had a rough ride lately with her health and family issues.
  • The old jeep gave us a rough ride over the bumpy mountain tracks.
  • Riding the horse without a saddle was a rough ride for the beginner.
  • Small businesses are expecting a rough ride in the next fiscal year.
  • The merger deal is in for a rough ride before it gets final approval.
  • The team had a rough ride in the early stages of the international tournament.
  • The students gave the substitute teacher a rough ride on her first day.
  • Transitioning to the new software system was a rough ride for many employees.