make sth tough

Frequency: 7.022.4 per million words

To cause something to become difficult.

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Examples (10)

  • The strong dollar has made it tough for small businesses.
  • His stubborn attitude will only make the resolution tough for everyone involved.
  • The unexpected weather conditions made the climb tough and dangerous.
  • Lack of funding can make research projects incredibly tough to complete.
  • They tried to make the decision tough for us by presenting many options.
  • Constant criticism can make a new employee's first few months very tough.
  • We must not make the exam tough just for the sake of it.
  • The new regulations are likely to make compliance tough for many companies.
  • The economic downturn has made life tough for many families.
  • Frequent changes in project scope make managing the timeline tough.