Definition
(a) tough (problem, case): (a) difficult, hard, arduous, troublesome (problem, case)
(a) tough (person): (a) strong, hard, determined, resilient (person)
(a) tough (material): (a) durable, strong, resistant (material)
Pronunciation examples
UK: The environment is one of today's toughest problems.
US: Kevin is tough because he grew up in a tough neighborhood.
- "Tough son of a bitch."
- "But I've got to warn you, these are some pretty serious tough hombres back there..."
- "They are trying to break me, Bruno, and I am afraid that despite my rugged, tough exterior, I may not last."
- "Tough! Tough!"
- "Bob the Brit : Alright, let me see those hands in the air, tough guy!"
- "That's a tough one."
- "It was a tough competition, but Mr Oleré eventually outclassed his canine competitors by using his human brain to his advantage."
- "Oh, so as I was saying, it will be tough to find a room for tonight, but I'll see what I can do."
- "You will see that it is tough and hard to swallow."
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