have a hard time en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To experience a difficulty in attaining one's goals or objectives.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| had a hard time | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had a hard time | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| having a hard time | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| has a hard time | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |