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rough sledding

/rʌf ˈsledɪŋ/

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/rʌf ˈsledɪŋ/C1informalamerican
  • ruНеформальное американское выражение, означающее столкновение с трудностями, проблемами или тяжелыми временами в определенной ситуации или начинании.

An informal American expression meaning to face difficulties, challenges, or a hard time in a particular situation or endeavor.

  1. Difficult situationC1informalamerican

    A period or experience that is challenging, difficult, or full of obstacles.

    ruТрудная ситуация

    • The company has been facing rough sledding since the economic downturn.
    • He encountered rough sledding while trying to get his book published.
    • The team had rough sledding in the first half of the season.