A rough trot Australia noun phrase
A period of hardship and misfortune
John is having a rough trot after he was made redundant.
Getting a construction permit is a rough trot of many real estate corporations because it takes a lot of time, in some circumstances it may last for years.
1. Used when something/someone still remains or stays at a certain place during the storm
2. Used when something/someone endures a period of hardship
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.