Learning English Conversations - The English We Speak: Go through a rough patch

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Life isn't always great, sometimes things can be difficult. Use 'go through a rough patch' when life gets difficult for a while. Learn this useful expression with Feifei and Phil.

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Published on Tuesday, 24th February 2026.

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