rocky beginning
noun phraseUK /ˌrɒki bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
US /ˌrɑːki bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
A start that is hard and full of problems.
The new team had a rocky beginning, but they became friends.
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2. A first attempt that does not go smoothly.
Her rocky beginning in cooking ended with burnt toast.
3. An early period marked by mistakes or confusion.
The project's rocky beginning taught them to plan better.
4. A relationship that starts with arguments or trouble.
Despite their rocky beginning, the two neighbors now get along.