Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Hard Time.
Hard Time - as a noun
A difficulty that can be overcome with effort
Example: "We had a hard time getting here"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rough sleddingA term served in a maximum security prison
Example Sentences
"He had a hard time understanding the math problem."
"She is having a hard time adjusting to the new school."
"They faced a hard time during the economic recession."
"He always gives her a hard time about her cooking."
"I had a hard time finding a parking spot in the crowded city."