problems; obstacles; difficulty.
a figurative
phrase meaning troubles, obstacles, difficulties, etc., that arise. Literally heavy here means overcast and dark skies, perhaps with
rain, gloomy clouds, etc. It can also
refer to the turbulence, great
force or intensity of a
sea that is
running with high waves that may make the
normal operations on a
ship very difficult. Thus, if one is facing trouble, obstacles, difficulties, etc., he could figuratively be said to be in "heavy weather."