In dictionaries:
tough guy
Displays strength, resilience, and intimidation.
get tough
Adopt a more stringent approach.
So Tough
the second studio album by British band Saint Etienne, released in 1993.
Tough Guys
a 1986 American action comedy film directed by Jeff Kanew and starring Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Eli Wallach, Charles Durning, Dana Carvey, and Darlanne Fluegel.
tough love
Strict compassion to encourage growth.
tough luck
Unfortunate circumstances, deal with it.
tough going
Difficult progress or challenging circumstances.
tough talk
the fourth album by The Jazz Crusaders, recorded in 1963 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
tough nut
Difficult problem or stubborn person.
hang tough
Persist stubbornly despite the difficulties.
tough cookie
Resilient person with strong character.
tough customer
Challenging individual to satisfy, persuade.
tough call
Difficult decision with uncertain outcome.
tough shit
Unfortunate, but deal with it.
talk tough
tough minded
Resilient, realistic, determined, strong-willed, independent.
tough pitch
Challenging baseball throw to hit.
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