tough (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /tʌf/
Definition
Difficult and requiring great effort or endurance.
Examples
It was a tough decision to leave my hometown for a new job.
The exam was surprisingly tough, and many students struggled.
We faced a tough economic climate last year, but our business survived.
How to Use tough
- tough on (prepositional phrase)
- Strict or severe with someone or something. — "The teacher is tough on students who don't do their homework."
- tough luck (idiom)
- An expression of sympathy for someone's bad fortune, often with a hint of resignation. — "You missed the last train? Tough luck, you'll have to wait until morning."
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