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a tough act to follow

a performance that is not easy to equal Gail danced very well. That is a tough act to follow.

a tough call

a difficult decision, a hard choice Was the goal scored before the game ended? It's a tough call.

a tough row to hoe

(See a hard row to hoe)

a tough time of it

a time of stress or bad luck, a rough time of it When Bev left home she had a tough time of it. She had no job.

hang tough

continue to try, be strong and determined "As we returned to the field, the coach said, ""Hang tough, guys."""

in tough

in a difficult battle, against a tough opponent If you play Ivan in the tennis tournament, you'll be in tough.

tough

difficult.

tough act to follow

(See a tough act to follow)

tough bananas

it is a problem for you, too bad, tough luck """I had to walk to school!"" ""Well, tough bananas!"""

tough break

unlucky event, misfortune He received a tough break when he became sick immediately before the music contest.

be tough

To be ascetic or advantageous with someone. Tell Aunt Margie that she needs to be boxy with the kids, or abroad they'll never accept to her.Learn more: tough

be/get ˈtough (on/with somebody)

be austere with somebody whose behaviour you do not like; be accessible to abuse somebody: It’s time to get boxy with football hooligans. ♢ be boxy on crimeLearn more: get, tough

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