- hang tough
- phrasal to remain resolute in the face of adversity ; hang in
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
hang tough
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hang tough — [v] endure bear, bear the brunt*, be patient with, brave, cope with, face, go through, grin and bear it*, gut it out*, hang in*, hang in there, keep up, live out, live through, meet with, never say die*, put up with, ride out*, sit through, stand … New thesaurus
Hang Tough — Infobox Gladiators Event Event Name = Hang Tough| |thumb width = 320px c Int. Year = 1990 origin country= flag|United States Used In = flag|United States flag|United Kingdom flag|Australia flag|Nigeria flag|Denmark flag|Finland flag|Sweden… … Wikipedia
hang tough — phrasal : to persist in the face of adversity * * * hang tough (US) To stay resolute or determined • • • Main Entry: ↑hang * * * be or remain inflexible or firmly resolved * * * hang tough chiefly US informal : to keep working or trying to… … Useful english dictionary
hang tough — vp Stick with, keep going, don t give up. We need to hang tough on our decision. 1970s … Historical dictionary of American slang
hang tough — continue to try, be strong and determined As we returned to the field, the coach said, Hang tough, guys … English idioms
hang tough N. Amer. — hang tough N. Amer. informal be or remain inflexible or firmly resolved. → hang … English new terms dictionary
Hang Tough (Fluke song) — Infobox Single Name = Hang Tough Artist = Fluke from Album = Puppy Released = February 2003 Recorded = 2003 Genre = Electronica House Label = One Little Indian Producer = Fluke Last single = Pulse (2002) This single = Hang Tough (2003) Next… … Wikipedia
hang tough (on something) — in. to stick to one’s position (on something). □ I decided I’d hang tough on it. I tend to give in too easy. □ Yes, just hang tough … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
hang tough — verb To remain strong willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity. But Hoop Dreams isnt mainly about sport, or even about life and death in the inner city. Its about families hanging tough on nerve and prayer. Syn: grin and… … Wiktionary
hang tough — American, informal to not change your actions or opinions although other people try to make you do this. The President is hanging tough on the hostage crisis … New idioms dictionary
hang tough — Verb. To act tough and arrogant … English slang and colloquialisms
