have a hard time
idiom
: 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.
He's been having a hard time with his research paper.
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Still having a hard time trying to pin down the film’s tone?
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Europeans have a hard time understanding our concept of government.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Dolphin Those in the Dolphin chronotype are usually light sleepers, have a hard time unwinding at bedtime, and rarely follow a consistent bedtime schedule, several sleep experts told Fox News Digital.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
The windows leak, the gutters need cleaning, insects are making their way inside and, to make matters worse, Rolf has a hard time keeping a carer.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Europeans have a hard time understanding our concept of government.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Dolphin Those in the Dolphin chronotype are usually light sleepers, have a hard time unwinding at bedtime, and rarely follow a consistent bedtime schedule, several sleep experts told Fox News Digital.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
The windows leak, the gutters need cleaning, insects are making their way inside and, to make matters worse, Rolf has a hard time keeping a carer.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for have a hard time
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“Have a hard time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20hard%20time. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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