Has a Hard Time?

Definition of have a hard time
: to experience difficulty doing something She's having a hard time living within her budget. The school has had a hard time recruiting substitute teachers.

Is it hard time or have a hard time?

Both are used, but no, it's not just personal choice; they have different meanings. People are having hard times says that things are financially difficult these days; in "hard times" it's not easy to find a job, and many people are finding it hard to make a living.

How do you say hard times?

  1. ordeal.
  2. load.
  3. distress.
  4. affliction.
  5. hassle.
  6. irritation.
  7. anguish.
  8. unhappiness.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.