gave a hard time Synonyms
gave a hard time Meaning
gave a hard time
to criticize or annoy someone
gave a hard time Sentence Examples
- The stubborn child gave his parents a hard time while getting ready for school.
- The detective's interrogation techniques gave the suspect a hard time, eventually leading to a confession.
- The complex math problem gave even the brightest student a hard time.
- The intense physical training gave the recruits a hard time, but they persevered.
- The new teacher gave the students a hard time at first, but they eventually adjusted to her style.
- The difficult work environment gave the employees a hard time, causing high turnover rates.
- The financial crisis gave many families a hard time, forcing them to make sacrifices.
- The natural disaster gave the volunteers a hard time as they struggled to provide aid to those affected.
- The break-up gave both partners a hard time, leaving them heartbroken and lost.
- The bully gave the smaller child a hard time at school, making their life miserable.
FAQs About the word gave a hard time
to criticize or annoy someone
tied up, hindered, handicapped, obstructed, embarrassed,impeded, hampered, interfered (with), held back, hog-tied
helped, assisted, aided, opened, facilitated, freed,cleared, released, encouraged, untied
The stubborn child gave his parents a hard time while getting ready for school.
The detective's interrogation techniques gave the suspect a hard time, eventually leading to a confession.
The complex math problem gave even the brightest student a hard time.
The intense physical training gave the recruits a hard time, but they persevered.
