Have a rough/an easy ride
phrase
To experience difficulties or challenges.
Due to the economic downturn, many businesses have had a rough ride this year.
Often appears as...
- had a rough ride
- having a rough ride
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To experience ease or lack of challenges.
With his father as the company's CEO, he had an easy ride in the business world.
Often appears as...
- had an easy ride
- having an easy ride
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To experience difficulties or challenges.
Due to the economic downturn, many businesses have had a rough ride this year.
Often appears as...
- had a rough ride
- having a rough ride
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To experience ease or lack of challenges.
With his father as the company's CEO, he had an easy ride in the business world.
Often appears as...
- had an easy ride
- having an easy ride
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Often used when events make a situation harder than expected, not just generally difficult.
She thought managing the new project would be straightforward, but she really had a rough ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
Expresses sympathy or empathy for someone facing tough times.
After hearing about the obstacles John overcame, I realized he had a rough ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical, not about an actual ride in a vehicle, but likening experiences to a journey.
Starting a new business in this market is no joyride; they've had a rough ride.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Often used when events make a situation harder than expected, not just generally difficult.
She thought managing the new project would be straightforward, but she really had a rough ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
Expresses sympathy or empathy for someone facing tough times.
After hearing about the obstacles John overcame, I realized he had a rough ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical, not about an actual ride in a vehicle, but likening experiences to a journey.
Starting a new business in this market is no joyride; they've had a rough ride.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Often used when events make a situation harder than expected, not just generally difficult.
She thought managing the new project would be straightforward, but she really had a rough ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
Expresses sympathy or empathy for someone facing tough times.
After hearing about the obstacles John overcame, I realized he had a rough ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical, not about an actual ride in a vehicle, but likening experiences to a journey.
Starting a new business in this market is no joyride; they've had a rough ride.
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