act tough

Examples (10)

• Then this guy started acting tough.
• The new manager decided to act tough from day one to establish authority.
• Sometimes you have to act tough even when you feel vulnerable inside.
• She was just acting tough to hide her fear.
• Don't let him intimidate you; he's probably just acting tough.
• The politician tried to act tough on crime to gain public support.
• He thought he could act tough and get away with it, but he was wrong.
• Why do some people feel the need to always act tough in social situations?
• After the incident, the school promised to act tough on bullying.
• Despite his small stature, he learned to act tough to survive in the city.