English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he is having a rough time" Mean?
Learn what "he is having a rough time" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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he is having a rough time.
It means someone is having a difficult or painful time in life.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that another person is going through a difficult period.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain why someone may be acting differently or struggling. It is neutral and common in everyday speech.
Better ways to say it
1
He's having a rough time.
2
He's going through a rough time.
3
Things are rough for him right now.
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