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1tough it out — tough out or tough it out (informal) 1. To withstand 2. To endure stoically or defiantly • • • Main Entry: ↑tough * * * tough it out phrase to stay in a situation that is difficult because you are very determined I was prepared to tough it out… …
2tough luck — {n. phr.} An informal way to say that one had that coming; it serves one right. * /So your date didn t show up, eh? Tough luck, fellow./ …
3tough luck — {n. phr.} An informal way to say that one had that coming; it serves one right. * /So your date didn t show up, eh? Tough luck, fellow./ …
4tough nut — noun count INFORMAL someone who is very strict or very determined a tough nut to crack a problem or situation that is difficult to understand or deal with: The tax problem will be a tough nut to crack …
5tough row to hoe — (USA) A tough row to hoe is a situation that is difficult to handle. ( A hard row to hoe is an alternative form.) …
6tough something out — ˌtough sthˈout derived to stay firm and determined in a difficult situation • You re just going to have to tough it out. Main entry: ↑toughderived …
7tough — tough1 W3S2 [tʌf] adj comparative tougher superlative toughest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(difficult)¦ 2¦(strong person)¦ 3¦(strong material)¦ 4¦(strict/firm)¦ 5¦(violent area)¦ 6 tough!/that s tough! 7 tough luck! …
8tough — tough1 [ tʌf ] adjective *** ▸ 1 difficult ▸ 2 able to deal with things ▸ 3 confident/determined ▸ 4 very strict/severe ▸ 5 food: hard to cut/chew ▸ 6 hard to break/damage ▸ 7 likely to be violent ▸ 8 with crime/violence ▸ + PHRASES 1. )… …
9tough — 1 /tVf/ adjective 1 DIFFICULT difficult to do or deal with, and needing a lot of effort and determination: Life as a single mother can be tough and depressing. | a tough decision | The reporters were asking a lot of tough questions. 2 STRONG… …
10tough — adj. 1 difficult/unpleasant VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ get ▪ remain ▪ find sth ▪ He may find it tough to pursue his plans …
