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UK//ðeɪ hæd ə rʌf naɪt//US//ðeɪ hæd ə rʌf naɪt//

Meaning of They had a rough night

They experienced difficulties or had a poor quality of sleep during the night.

In simple words: They did not sleep well or had a difficult time during the night.

They had a rough night in a sentence

  • After the argument, they had a rough night.
  • She said they had a rough night due to the loud party next door.
  • He could tell she had a rough night just by looking at her.
  • Despite their rough night, they still managed to wake up early.
  • After working late, they had a rough night and struggled to focus today.

How to use They had a rough night

Used informally to describe a challenging experience, primarily in spoken English. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

set phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a bumpy road sign to remember 'rough' night.

Related words

Collocations with They had a rough night

  • have a rough night
  • experience a rough night
  • get through a rough night

Synonyms for They had a rough night

  • difficult night
  • challenging night
  • hard night
  • unpleasant night

Common mistakes with They had a rough night

  • Mistakenly using 'tough' instead of 'rough'.
  • Using it in a context that doesn't involve distress or difficulty.
  • Confusing the meaning with a positive experience.

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Frequently asked questions about They had a rough night

What does They had a rough night mean?

They did not sleep well or had a difficult time during the night.

What is the definition of They had a rough night?

They experienced difficulties or had a poor quality of sleep during the night.

How do you use They had a rough night in a sentence?

After the argument, they had a rough night.

Can you give another example of They had a rough night?

She said they had a rough night due to the loud party next door.

What are synonyms for They had a rough night?

Common alternatives include difficult night, challenging night, hard night, unpleasant night.

What words go with They had a rough night?

It commonly pairs with have a rough night, experience a rough night, get through a rough night.

What are common mistakes when using They had a rough night?

Mistakenly using 'tough' instead of 'rough'. Using it in a context that doesn't involve distress or difficulty. Confusing the meaning with a positive experience.

How do you pronounce They had a rough night?

US: //ðeɪ hæd ə rʌf naɪt//, UK: //ðeɪ hæd ə rʌf naɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use They had a rough night?

Used informally to describe a challenging experience, primarily in spoken English. Avoid in formal writing.