bit of rough
British. A date or sex partner who is of a lower social class. Similar to 'wrong side of the tracks'. Usually male.
Ken is a bit of rough John picked up recently. Ken's his bit of rough.
bit of a rough time
A period of time in one's life categorized by extreme unhappiness, low self-esteem, and failure. The person experiencing it remains optimistic and refuses to acknowledge that their life lucks, even as they continue to fail and lose their sanity.
"Why are you sobbing hysterically and laughing as you stare straight ahead?"
"Yeah, I guess I'm just having a bit of a rough time."
"Yeah, I guess I'm just having a bit of a rough time."