gave a hard time (Meaning)

gave a hard time

to criticize or annoy someone

gave a hard time Sentence Examples

  1. The stubborn child gave his parents a hard time while getting ready for school.
  2. The detective's interrogation techniques gave the suspect a hard time, eventually leading to a confession.
  3. The complex math problem gave even the brightest student a hard time.
  4. The intense physical training gave the recruits a hard time, but they persevered.
  5. The new teacher gave the students a hard time at first, but they eventually adjusted to her style.
  6. The difficult work environment gave the employees a hard time, causing high turnover rates.
  7. The financial crisis gave many families a hard time, forcing them to make sacrifices.
  8. The natural disaster gave the volunteers a hard time as they struggled to provide aid to those affected.
  9. The break-up gave both partners a hard time, leaving them heartbroken and lost.
  10. 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

hampered, embarrassed, tied up, handicapped, interfered (with),impeded, hindered, held back, obstructed, hog-tied

helped, opened, assisted, facilitated, aided, made way, liberated, freed, smoothed,cleared

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.