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
Seem to be very suspicious or morally unacceptable
This deal stinks to high heaven. Maybe somebody was bribed.