fall on hard times

Verb

To experience a difficult period, especially financially.

Japanese Meaning

経済的に苦しい状況に陥る / 困難な時期、特に経済面での苦境を経験する / 苦しい経済状況に見舞われる

Many small businesses fall on hard times during economic downturns, forcing owners to rethink their strategies.

多くの小規模事業は景気後退の際に経済的に困窮し、経営者は戦略を見直さざるを得なくなる。

Sense（1）

To experience a difficult period, especially financially.

falls on hard times

（ present singular third-person ）

falling on hard times

（ participle present ）

fell on hard times

（ past ）

fallen on hard times

（ participle past ）