have a thin time of it en · VERB
Meanings
- (UK, idiomatic) To be in a difficult or precarious situation due to one not having enough money.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| had a thin time of it | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had a thin time of it | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| having a thin time of it | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| has a thin time of it | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |