Pronunciation: /hɪt ə ˈrɑki pætʃ/
noun a rocky patch
A1 The couple hit a rocky patch in their relationship, but they worked through it together.
A2 After losing his job, he hit a rocky patch financially and had to cut back on expenses.
B1 The company hit a rocky patch when their main supplier went out of business, causing delays in production.
B2 The team hit a rocky patch during the season when their star player got injured, but they managed to still make it to the playoffs.
C1 The country hit a rocky patch in its economy due to political instability and corruption scandals.
C2 The artist hit a rocky patch in their career after receiving harsh criticism for their latest work, but they continued to push boundaries and create innovative pieces.
verb hit
A1 I hit a rocky patch in my studies, but I am determined to keep going.
A2 After starting a new job, I hit a rocky patch when I struggled to adapt to the company culture.
B1 The project hit a rocky patch when key team members left unexpectedly.
B2 Despite hitting a rocky patch in their relationship, they worked through their issues and came out stronger.
C1 The company hit a rocky patch financially, but with strategic planning, they were able to recover.
C2 The athlete hit a rocky patch in their career, but with perseverance and hard work, they eventually reached the top.
formal The company hit a rocky patch when their main supplier went out of business.
informal Our relationship hit a rocky patch when we couldn't agree on where to go for vacation.
slang Their friendship hit a rocky patch after the big argument they had.
figurative The team's performance hit a rocky patch during the playoffs, but they managed to bounce back and win the championship.
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