built like a brick shithouse »
Exceptionally well constructed; strong or tough.
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bulletproof »
Unbreakable, very tough.
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hard as nails »
Very hard; tough.
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man up »
To "be a man about it"; to do the things a good man is traditionally expected to do, such as: taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of adversity; providing for one's family, etc.
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throw shapes »
To act tough or put up a front. For example, to threaten a person by making "karate chops" at them, without actually doing harm or knowing karate.
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tough call »
A choice or judgment which is difficult to make, especially one involving only two alternatives.
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tough cookie »
A person who can endure physical or mental hardship; a hardened, strong-willed person.
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tough love »
The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.
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tough luck »
Bad luck.
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tough nut to crack »
A difficult or sticky problem.
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tough out »
To endure.
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tough row to hoe »
A difficult or arduous task.
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when the going gets tough, the tough get going »
in difficult times, it is the strong-willed who take action.
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