I'm having quite a time
1. I'm struggling or having difficulty, often while attempting to do something. I'm having quite a time getting this turkey out of the oven—can you help me? Yeah, I've been having quite a time lately, but yoga has been helpful. I'm having quite a time getting this window open. Did they paint it shut?
2. I'm having fun or enjoying myself. I'm having quite a time at the fair—let's go on the Ferris wheel! A: "Aww, do we have to leave the mall already? I'm having quite a time!" B: "I know, that's why we should leave—for the sake of your bank account!" OK, now I see why you kids play these video games—I'm having quite a time!
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I'm having quite a time.
1. Lit. I am having a very enjoyable time. John: Having fun? Jane: Oh, yes. I'm having quite a time. Bob: Do you like the seashore? Sally: Yes, I'm having quite a time.
2. Fig. I am having a very difficult time. Doctor: Well, what seems to be the problem? Mary: I'm having quite a time. It's my back. Doctor: Let's take a look at it. Father: How's school? Bill: Pretty tough. I'm having quite a time. Calculus is killing me.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.