Pronunciation: /fɔːl ɒn hɑːd taɪmz/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 My neighbor fell on hard times and had to sell their car.
A2 After losing his job, John fell on hard times and struggled to pay his bills.
B1 The family fell on hard times after the father's business went bankrupt.
B2 Despite falling on hard times, she remained optimistic and worked hard to improve her situation.
C1 The company fell on hard times due to mismanagement and had to lay off many employees.
C2 The once prosperous town fell on hard times when the main industry shut down.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 She fell on hard times after losing her job.
A2 The family fell on hard times and had to sell their belongings to make ends meet.
B1 The company fell on hard times due to poor management decisions.
B2 Despite falling on hard times, he remained optimistic and determined to overcome the challenges.
C1 The once successful business fell on hard times as competition increased in the market.
C2 After falling on hard times, she sought help from financial advisors to restructure her investments.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A1 She fell on hard times and had to sell her car.
A2 After losing his job, he fell on hard times and struggled to pay his bills.
B1 The family fell on hard times during the economic recession and had to downsize their home.
B2 Despite falling on hard times, she remained optimistic and determined to overcome the challenges.
C1 The company fell on hard times due to poor management decisions and faced bankruptcy.
C2 Even successful entrepreneurs can fall on hard times if they do not adapt to changing market conditions.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 When he lost his job, he fell on hard times.
A2 After the company went bankrupt, many employees fell on hard times.
B1 She fell on hard times after her husband passed away and she had to raise their children on her own.
B2 The small town fell on hard times when the main factory closed down, leaving many people unemployed.
C1 Despite falling on hard times, he managed to start his own business and turn his life around.
C2 Even though she fell on hard times, she refused to ask for help and tried to overcome the challenges on her own.
article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite
A1 Sometimes people fall on hard times and need help.
A2 My neighbor fell on hard times after losing his job.
B1 Many families fell on hard times during the economic recession.
B2 She never thought she would fall on hard times, but life can be unpredictable.
C1 Despite falling on hard times, he remained determined to overcome his challenges.
C2 The company fell on hard times due to mismanagement and financial difficulties.
formal Unfortunately, the company had to downsize as they fell on hard times.
informal I heard that John lost his job and is really falling on hard times.
slang My friend has been struggling to make ends meet ever since he fell on hard times.
figurative When the economy crashed, many families fell on hard times and had to tighten their belts.
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