have a tough time doing — to find something difficult or challenging to accomplish
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to find something difficult or challenging to accomplish
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv ə tʌf taɪm ˈduːɪŋ/
Korean meaning: ~하는 데 어려움을 겪다, 고생하다
Korean pronunciation: 해브 어 **터**프 타임 **두**잉
Example Sentences
- My cat has a tough time doing tricks - she just stares at me like I'm crazy.
- Students often have a tough time memorizing irregular verbs.
- I have a tough time saying no to free pizza, even when I'm full.
have a tough time doing
NOUN//hæv ə tʌf taɪm ˈduːɪŋ//
to find something difficult or challenging to accomplish
to find something difficult or challenging to accomplish
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After a rough time studying, she finds there's enough time!
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Origin
tough는 고대 영어 'tōh'(끈질긴, 강한)에서 유래되었고, time은 고대 영어 'tīma'(시간, 기간)에서 왔습니다. 이 표현은 20세기 초 미국 구어체에서 '힘든 시간을 보내다'는 의미로 정착되었습니다.
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“My cat has a tough time doing tricks - she just stares at me like I'm crazy.”
“Students often have a tough time memorizing irregular verbs.”
“I have a tough time saying no to free pizza, even when I'm full.”
“Many people have a tough time adapting to remote work.”
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