Have a hard time meaning in English

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Definition

to have a hard time (understanding): to find (something) difficult (to understand) idiom
I have a hard time believing your story, it seems unrealistic!

Examples

  • "Donna : Bruno, if you're having such a hard time making decisions, why don't I do the deciding for the rest of the trip?"
Exercise 1
Is this a bad time?

How else might Bob ask this same question?

There may be more than one correct choice! Check all that apply.
Is this a bad time?

How else might Bob ask this same question?

There may be more than one correct choice! Check all that apply.
This question expresses a very different meaning than Bob's question in the dialogue. The expression "to have a hard time" expresses that someone is having difficulties or trouble. For example: "I'm having a hard time using this computer. It's very complicated."
To "run late" means to be behind schedule, usually for a meeting or appointment. This question doesn't share a similar meaning with Bob's inquiry "Is this a bad time?".
"Are you busy?" is a polite way to ask if someone is available at the moment. The question shares a very similar meaning with Bob's question "Is this a bad time?".
"Am I bothering you?" is a polite way to ask if someone is available at the moment. It shares a very similar meaning with Bob's question "Is this a bad time?". 'To bother (someone) is to trouble, disturb or annoy them.
Ask your mother. Go to sleep now.

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