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hard time with vs hard time doing something

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Hard time with' is used when referring to difficulties with a person or a situation, while 'hard time doing something' is used when talking about difficulties in performing a specific action.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1034 views

hard time with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to difficulties with a person or a situation.

This phrase is used to express difficulties or challenges faced in dealing with a person or a situation.

Examples:

I'm having a hard time with my boss at work.
She's having a hard time with her studies.
They're having a hard time with their relationship.

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"I'm having an extremely hard time trusting you." "I'm having an extremely hard time with my wife." "I'm having a very hard time finding a job." "I'm having a very ...
If you have a hard time with something, it is difficult and unpleasant to you. You can also say that you are having a hard time doing something. She had a hard ...
I had a sufficiently hard time with that tale, because it changed itself from a farce to a tragedy while I was going along with it--a most embarrassing circumstance.
Having a hard time with friends. Fact Sheet |. 180 people have found this helpful. Facebook Email Print Download PDF Share. Sometimes friendships aren't ...

Alternatives:

struggling with
having difficulty with
finding it tough with

hard time doing something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when talking about difficulties in performing a specific action.

This phrase is used to indicate challenges or struggles in carrying out a particular task or action.

Examples:

She's having a hard time doing her homework.
He had a hard time doing the presentation.
They're having a hard time doing the repairs.

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have a hard time doing something. to have difficulty doing something With all the traffic noise, Mr. Packard had a hard time hearing the reporters' questions.
If you have a hard time with something, it is difficult and unpleasant to you. You can also say that you are having a hard time doing something. She had a hard ...
If you have a hard time doing something or with something, it is difficult for you. She's having a hard time adjusting to college life. The school has had a hard time ...
have a hard time doing something (=be difficult for someone to do something). You'll have a hard time proving that. I had a hard time persuading him to accept ...

Alternatives:

struggling to do something
finding it difficult to do something
having trouble doing something

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