have a time of it: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    General Englishneutralliteral
    • To experience a particular period or occasion characterized by a specified condition or event.

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    • The soldiers had a time of it during the harsh winter, facing freezing temperatures and scarce supplies.

      Los soldados pasaron un momento difícil durante el duro invierno, enfrentando temperaturas heladas y escasez de suministros.

    • We had a time of it trying to navigate the narrow mountain roads in the fog.

      Tuvimos dificultades para navegar por los estrechos caminos de montaña en la niebla.

    • During the festival, the city had a time of it managing the large crowds and traffic disruptions.

      Durante el festival, la ciudad tuvo dificultades para manejar las grandes multitudes y las interrupciones del tráfico.

  • 2.

    General Englishidiomaticinformal
    • To undergo a painful, difficult, or trying experience.

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    • She had a time of it recovering from the surgery, dealing with pain and limited mobility.

      Ella pasó por un momento difícil recuperándose de la cirugía, lidiando con el dolor y movilidad limitada.

    • They had a time of it after the flood destroyed their home, struggling to rebuild their lives.

      Pasaron por un momento difícil después de que la inundación destruyera su casa, luchando por reconstruir sus vidas.

    • He’s having a time of it handling the workload since his colleague left unexpectedly.

      Está teniendo problemas para manejar la carga de trabajo desde que su colega se fue inesperadamente.

  • 3.

    General Englishidiomaticinformal
    • To enjoy oneself or have a very pleasant and lively time.

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    • The kids had a time of it at the amusement park, laughing and riding every roller coaster.

      Los niños se divirtieron mucho en el parque de atracciones, riendo y montando todas las montañas rusas.

    • We had a time of it at the reunion, catching up with old friends and sharing stories.

      Lo pasamos muy bien en la reunión, poniéndonos al día con viejos amigos y compartiendo historias.

    • Are you ready to have a time of it at the festival? The music and food will be fantastic.

      ¿Estás listo para divertirte en el festival? La música y la comida serán fantásticas.

Examples:

  • EN: We'll have a time of it tonight. It'll be lovely!
    ES: La prepararemos para esta noche. ¡Estará deliciosa!
  • EN: Oh baby are you gonna have a time of it.
    TE: నాకు బిలీవ్, మీరు దీన్ని సమయం ఉంటుంది.
  • EN: - Oh, I'll have a time of it, I can tell you. - Mmm.
    ES: Me lo pasaré muy bien, se lo aseguro.
  • EN: - Oh, I'll have a time of it, I can tell you. - Mmm.
    ES: Me lo pasaré muy bien, se lo aseguro.

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