A bad time Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
A period or moment when someone is experiencing difficulties, sadness, or unpleasant situations. It can refer to a specific event or a longer period.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Colloquial and informal. Common in both spoken and written English. Can describe minor inconveniences or serious hardships depending on context. Sometimes used as part of phrases like 'give someone a bad time' (to hassle or trouble them). Not usually used for physical time like hours on a clock.
جمل نموذجية
I'm having a bad time at work this week.
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She went through a bad time after her dog died.
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Is now a bad time to talk?
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We all have a bad time now and then, but things get better.
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Don't give me a bad time about it—I tried my best!
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He really went through a bad time after losing his job, but he's doing much better now.
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