I'm having quite a time.

I'm having quite a time.
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.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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