tough time

To say he gave the great forward a tough time is an understatement.

Lawrence has had a tough time at school — he’s not popular and his dad’s death a few years before has left him and his mother suspended in a state of grief.

The Raiders will have a tough time keeping pace offensively in this matchup.

Dallas will have a tough time scoring.

Speaking after the restaurant closed, Mr Purnell said the eatery had been going through "a really tough time" and seen bookings fall by more than 20%.