pasarlo mal
to have a hard time; to go through a bad experience
Translation
to have a hard time; to go through a bad experience
Explanation
Experimentar situaciones incómodas, desagradables o dolorosas, ya sea emocional o físicamente.
Examples
Durante el viaje, pasamos mal por el mal tiempo.
Pasarlo mal en un examen puede afectar tu confianza.
Memory Aid
"Pass Badly." 'Pasarlo mal' sounds like "pass badly," meaning to have a bad time.