have a time
1．have trouble；have a hard time有麻烦；有一段艰苦的时间
Suzan had a time trying to get the children to go to bed．苏珊很难使孩子们入睡。
He had a time passing his maths exam．为了要通过数学考试，他忙了好一阵子。
2．have a good time度过欢乐的时光；快活（与反身代词连用）
Mary had herself a time dancing at the party．玛丽在舞会上跳得真高兴。
He had himself a time playing football．他踢足球踢得很开心。