| 释义 |
idiomhave a thin time (of it) BrEBrEto be in a difficult situation, for example because you do not have enough money:He decided that he ought to look after Janette, she had had a thin time lately.If your attitude to me is typical of the way you treat women, your wife must have a thin time of it.
have a thin time (of it)To experience challenges, usually due to a lack of money. We had such a thin time of it last year that we could barely afford to buy groceries. Thank goodness I've finally found a job. have a thin time have a wretched or uncomfortable time. British informalhave a thin ˈtime (of it) (British English, informal) be in an unsuccessful period in your business: Small businesses are having a thin time of it at the moment, and many are closing down. |